Family Support Advocate

Description

At ACAP, we’ve been empowering individuals and families by expanding opportunities and breaking down barriers to success for nearly 60 years. As a Family Support Advocate, you will be key liaison for families and help parents/guardians develop their role as their child’s first and ongoing teacher.

Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off Benefits: Sick and Personal Leave, 12 paid holidays, 403(b) with employer contribution; Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Employer-paid life/AD&D Insurance, Short-term/Long-term Insurance; Additional Benefits: Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Opportunity for Advancement!

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field OR a Family Development Credential required. Experience in case management, social work or early childhood education is preferred. Basic PC skills including database entry, word processing, and spreadsheet skills are required. Bi- or Multi-lingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Advocate with families, especially during key transition times such as enrolling students in program, classroom visits, kindergarten enrollment transition, etc.
• Promote and provide engagement and skill development opportunities for parents
• Promote regular student attendance, developing plans to support students with low attendance
• Conduct customer outreach and ongoing recruitment of children to ECE program(s)
• Work with community partners to connect families with local resources and events
• Collect data and maintain records

ABOUT ALBANY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

Be a part of an organization that values the growth of both its students and its staff. Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP)is a community action agency serving individuals and families living in poverty for nearly 60 years. Our services are administered through three departments: Career and Community Services, Early Childhood Education, and Energy Services. Each year, ACAP fosters opportunities for self-empowerment and enrichment in the lives of thousands of young children and families. Our mission is to partner with families and communities to expand opportunities and build stronger networks to foster upward economic mobility.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

You may apply below.
No phone calls please.