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Job description
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.?
Annual, Sick and Holiday Pay
Comprehensive benefits, including 401K Profit Share and 403b Retirement Plans
Career growth opportunities
Caring, supportive, FUN, working environment
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. Case Management
Goal Setting
Planning, implementation and evaluation of services
Meeting needs of children and families
Working with families
Assist with recruitment activities
Professional growth and collaboration
Requirements: AA/BS in social work, human services or related field
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.
Intermediate computer literacy in email, word processing, internet navigation and skills to work with Program specific databases.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with Management, co-workers and parents.
Pass all background checks
Daily reliable transportation - must be willing to use personal vehicle to make home visits, attend meetings and other assigned duties for the Agency.
Ability to sit, bend, crawl, kneel for long periods of time or repeatedly and must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs.
The mission of Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., is committed to reducing poverty by providing collaborative comprehensive services and resources that empower economically disadvantaged families to achieve self-sufficiency.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $18.24 - $22.52/hour; dependent upon education and experience.
Worksite address
forsyth, GA, 31029, US
Who can apply
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