Hiring NOW – Family Advocates!
Join us at Macon Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.! (Macon-Bibb and Monroe County)
Do you have a passion for working with children and their families in an effort to help close the achievement gap?
Why Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.?
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Annual, Sick and Holiday Pay
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Comprehensive benefits, including 401K Profit Share and 403b Retirement Plans
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Career growth opportunities
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Caring, supportive, FUN, working environment
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Ability to make a difference, In the lives of the children and families we serve
The Family Advocates role is to provide intensive and comprehensive services, support, and follow-up with enrolled children and their families in Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
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Case Management
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Goal Setting
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Planning, implementation and evaluation of services
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Meeting needs of children and families
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Working with families
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Assist with recruitment activities
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Professional growth and collaboration
Requirements:
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AA/BS in social work, human services or related field
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Experience working with low-income families in an early childhood capacity or family/health services environment or one year of Social Service Case Work experience.
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Intermediate computer literacy in email, word processing, internet navigation and skills to work with Program specific databases.
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Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with Management, co-workers and parents.
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Pass all background checks
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Daily reliable transportation – must be willing to use personal vehicle to make home visits, attend meetings and other assigned duties for the Agency.
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Ability to sit, bend, crawl, kneel for long periods of time or repeatedly and must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $18.12 - $22.38/hour; dependent upon education and experience.
