Family Advocate

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Commission On Economic Opportunity

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

City of Troy, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Develop partnerships with families by assessing needs, conducting home visits, and connecting them with essential community resources. Support the Head Start program through recruitment, enrollment, and promoting family engagement in activities.

Qualifications

You have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and 1+ years of case management experience. You possess knowledge of community resources and a valid NYS driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field with an FDC Credential is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

case management

community resources

NYS driver's license

FDC Credential

Job Description

CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of:  Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. 
 

Our Lansingburgh Family Resource Center location is seeking a Family Advocate that will:
 

  • Be responsible for developing partnerships with families by assessing needs, developing a Family Partnership Agreement, conducting home visits, and connecting families with resources to meet their needs.
  • Collaborate with other agencies and departments to refer families to necessary resources such as mental health, housing, employment, education and childcare.
  • Promote family engagement in all parent meetings and activities. Ensure and support family engagement in all aspects of the Head Start program.
  • Assist with ongoing recruitment efforts including outreach, enrollment/re-enrollment of families into the Head Start program.
  • Be responsible for maintaining accurate, organized, confidential, up-to-date records of parent and child data.
  • Work cooperatively with other team members and demonstrate a strong ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED required
  • Associates/bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and FDC Credential preferred
  • 1+ years of case management experience
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Valid and clean NYS driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required   
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship
  • Bilingual a plus

Other Benefits Include:

  • $18/hr no experience- $19/hr associate’s degree and/or FDC & experience- $22/hr bachelor’s degree)
  • Full Year Position- 35 hours per week. Monday-Friday 730am-3pm
  • December, February, and April School Break included in vacation package 
  • PTO and Sick Leave Time Off
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Telemedicine 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts) *
  • Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)*
  • Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*
  • When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution
  • CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*

 Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA

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Commission On Economic Opportunity

The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region (CEO) is an “umbrella” agency that provides the overall leadership, policy guidance, coordination, and support necessary to successfully deliver a wide range of services. The programs at CEO are designed to empower individuals and families to build self-sufficiency in all life areas and rise out of poverty. CEO works in partnership with the individuals, families, and the larger community to improve the quality of life for all community members by addressing their social, emotional, economic and educational needs.
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