Social WorkerFamily Advocate
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Job Description
Promise Early Education Center is looking for you... Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child
Earn a great wage with benefits with the following additional compensation:
Sign On Bonus $2000
Additional compensation:
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Annual Cost of Living Increase
- Retention Bonus
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Dental Vision Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
Family Advocate
(Full Time 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 childs 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 selfstarter with initiative. Must be detail orientated with the ability to work independently and collaborate with outside resources.
- Maintain caseloads with children ranging from 05 years as well as prenatal mothers.
- Positively influence and interact with the childs/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 childs/childrens needs.
- Record and home visits and socialization attendance.
- Advocate for children and families and provide guidance and goal setting support for family success.
- Provide ongoing 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
- Bachelors degree preferred will consider Associates Degree
- Must hold a valid Maine Drivers License with reliable transportation
- Case Management experience preferred
Employment Type
Full-Time
