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Social Worker/Family Advocate
full-time•Lewiston•$0k
About this role
Promise Early Education Center is looking for you... Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child?
WE ARE HIRING FOR AN IMMEDIATE OPENING!
Minimum Starting rate of $22.00/hr depending on degree and/or experience
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
Earn a great wage with benefits with the following additional compensation:
Sign On Bonus $2000
Required: College Degree in Social Work or related degree with experience
Additional compensation:
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Annual Cost of Living Increase as determined by the Federal Government
- Retention Bonus
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
Family Advocate/Social Worker
(Full Time 37. 5 hours per week, Year Round)
Program Overview: 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.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Plans
- Life and Short Term Disability Insurances
- Paid Time Off, 403b plans, and Tuition Assistance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
Education/Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, will consider Associates Degree
- Must hold a valid Maine Driver's License with reliable transportation
- Case Management experience preferred
What you'll do
- The Family Advocate acts as a liaison between Head Start families and program services, focusing on building trust, case management, and connecting families with community resources to meet their goals. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, performing family needs assessments, setting goals, managing records, and collaborating with program staff like teachers.
About Promise Early Education Center
Program Overview: Promise Early Education Center is the foremost 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; offers a results driven educational curriculum taught be 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.
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What does Promise Early Education Center pay for a Social Worker/Family Advocate?
Promise Early Education Center offers a competitive compensation package for the Social Worker/Family Advocate role. The starting salary is USD 0k+ per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Social Worker/Family Advocate do at Promise Early Education Center?
As a Social Worker/Family Advocate at Promise Early Education Center, you will: the Family Advocate acts as a liaison between Head Start families and program services, focusing on building trust, case management, and connecting families with community resources to meet their goals. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, performing family needs assessments, setting goals, managing records, and collaborating with program staff like teachers..
Is the Social Worker/Family Advocate position at Promise Early Education Center remote?
The Social Worker/Family Advocate position at Promise Early Education Center is based in Lewiston, Maine, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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