Social Worker/Family Advocate

Promise Early Education Center•Lewiston, ME

2d•$22

About The Position

Promise Early Education Center is a premier nonprofit early learning program in Central Maine that is dedicated to educating the whole child and preparing that child for success in school and opportunity beyond. Our Agency provides a SAFE, ENGAGING, AND EMPOWERING place for children to learn and grow. While offering a results driven educational curriculum taught by degreed teachers; and supports the engagement of parents and caregivers in their child's learning through partnership, communication and a commitment to the parent as primary educator. The Family Advocate works as a liaison between Head Start families and program services, responsible for building trust, case management and connecting families with community resources to support the families goals. Key duties include home visits, family needs assessments, goal setting, recruitment and enrollment, record maintenance, and collaborating with other program staff like teachers The Family Advocate is responsible for providing support focused on the individual families' needs in the areas of health, education, nutrition and social services. Ability to keep accurate documentation and up to date as well as attention to detail is imperative. Reliable transportation is required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as a team, in additional to be a self-starter with initiative. Must be detail orientated with the ability to work independently and collaborate with outside resources.

Requirements

College Degree in Social Work or related degree with experience
Must hold a valid Maine Driver's License with reliable transportation
Ability to keep accurate documentation and up to date as well as attention to detail is imperative.
Reliable transportation is required.
Must be detail orientated with the ability to work independently and collaborate with outside resources.

Nice To Haves

Case Management experience preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, will consider Associates Degree
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as a team, in additional to be a self-starter with initiative.

Responsibilities

Maintain caseloads with children ranging from 0-5 years as well as prenatal mothers.
Positively influence and interact with the child's/children while maintaining a strong understanding of safety/quality of service.
Provide an effective and trusting relationship with children and families that creates a positive and receptive learning environment
Develop individualized support plans per the family and child's/children's needs.
Record and home visits and socialization attendance.
Advocate for children and families and provide guidance and goal setting support for family success.
Provide on-going support and crisis interventions through direct services as needed.