Family Advocate: 37.5 hours/wk job - Greater Lawrence Community Action Council - Lawrence, MA

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.

JOB DESC RIPTION


DIVISION: Child Services


PROGRAM: Head Start


POSITION TITLE: FAMILY ADVOCATE


FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Social Work)


GRADE/SALARY RANGE: GRADE


$15.36 to $21.00/hour


FRINGE BENEFITS: Refer to Program Information Sheet


WORK SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours per week/52 weeks per year


(Some flexibility required to meet the needs of working parents)


IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Case Management Supervisor


PREREQUISITE: Show documented proof of current physical exam, negative TB test, and proof of


MMR immunity. (Proof of Hepatitis B immunity is advisable.) Background Record check will be


completed prior to employment.


QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (or in progress/equivalent experience) with 2 +

years of experience in Human Services field with an emphasis on case management. Must have ability to


maintain positive relationships and work effectively with low-income families from varying cultural


backgrounds in a warm and respectful manner. Familiarity with the social, emotional, physical, cognitive


and language/literacy needs of young children is preferred. Must have use of a car/means of


transportation and valid Driver’s License. First Aid / CPR Certificate is preferred.


DUTIES: Work as part of an interdisciplinary team within the case management system to ensure the


provision of comprehensive services to children and families. Responsible for supporting the family’s

educational and family stability goals based on assigned caseload and family needs assessment. This


position requires home visits/conferences to each family, based on program Performance Standards. Must


be computer proficient and maintain accurate case records.


Assist in planning and implementing activities, such as: performing outreach to community agencies to


identify and access resources for families, meet all ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection,


Enrollment, and Attendance) requirements, and voucher management and payment collection. Arranges


for/provides interpretive services, transportation, and other support services as needed or requested by


parents. Support school readiness and parent engagement activities.


PERFORMS ANY OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED


An Equal Opportunity Employer

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me and GLCAC employment application (http://www.glcac.org/fileLibrary/file_1248.pdf) to hr@glcac.org.



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