Family Support Advocate (Social Worker) Early Childhood Education Program

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA • Atlanta, GA

15d

About The Position

The Family Support Advocate assists families in identifying and attaining goals through the Family Partnership Agreement or in addressing other expressed needs. 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 role requires knowledge of case management principles and community services, strong communication and time-management skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to travel among center locations and make home visits.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must pass a 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 is required.
• 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 ability is 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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level