Early Head Start Family Advocate
Early Head Start Family Advocate
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)BON SECOURS BALTIMORE FOUNDATION
POSITION SUMMARY
The Family Advocate/ InHome Interventionist is a staff member with the Family Support Center (FSC)/Early Head Start (EHS) program who will provide homebased services to parents and children (birth to 36 months old). He/she will maintain ongoing contact with families and support the family with all other components (health nutrition family services mental health special services parent education and resource/referral) that will build upon their strengths and enhance their selfsufficiency.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Degree required in Allied Human Services Social Work Early Childhood Education or Human Development with experience in home visiting counseling working with families with young children and/or advocacy (preferred) or have within eighteen months of hire at a minimum a credential or certification in social work human services family services counseling or a related field (minimum).a.90 Hour Child Care Certification and 45 Hour InfantToddler certificates preferred but must be willing to get certification within six (6) months of hire.
current medical evaluation including a tuberculosis (TB) screen within six months before the individual begins work in the Center.
least two (2) years experience in the human services field.
management or related experience.
conducting outreach/recruitment and presentations.
working with lowincome families youth survivors of domestic violence populations impacted by substance abuse mental illness and HIV/AIDS and other diverse communities.
knowledge of substance abuse and domestic violence and its effect on families.
documenting client services in paper files and online databases
of community resources for lowincome families in Baltimore City.
literate experience with MS Office Suite.
in CPR and First Aid required within six (6) months of hire.
oral and written communication skills.
to work flexible schedule (i.e. weekends evening holidays)
have own transportation possess valid Maryland Drivers License and current car insurance on their vehicle and have ability to travel extensively in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
FSCEHSEarly Head Start Grant Co. 1901It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
