Family Support Advocate (Social Worker)

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA • Avondale Estates, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Support Advocate assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement or assists families with other expressed needs. Under the direction of the Center Manager, assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement. In addition to ensuring that families have access to needed services, the Family Support Advocate and Center Manager will work cooperatively to ensure the effective operation of the center.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles of case management
• Excellent communications 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
• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must pass the Drug Test
• Must pass the Background Check
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Psychology or Sociology.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Ensures that families have access to needed services.
• Works cooperatively with the Center Manager to ensure the effective operation of the center.
• Makes home visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level