Family Support Advocate (Social Worker) Early Childhood Education Program

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA • Clarkston, GA

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About The Position

The Family Support Advocate assists families in identifying and attaining goals through the Family Partnership Agreement and helps address other needs expressed by families. Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Advocate helps ensure families have access to needed services and works cooperatively with the Center Manager to support effective center operations. The position requires knowledge of case management principles and community services and human service agencies; strong communication and time-management skills; and the ability to operate a business computer. The Advocate must be able to travel among center locations and make home visits, and must be able to work some weekends and evenings.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the drug test and background check.
• Must pass pre-employment tests, if applicable.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Psychology, or Sociology.
• Knowledge of case management principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate a business computer.
• Ability to travel among center locations and make home visits.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
• Knowledge of community services and human service agencies.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in identifying and attaining goals through the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Assist families with other expressed needs.
• Help ensure that families have access to needed services.
• Work cooperatively with the Center Manager to support effective center operations.
• Travel among center locations and make home visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time