Family Advocate Job at Commission on Economic Opportunity, Troy, NY

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  • Commission on Economic Opportunity
  • Troy, NY

Job Description

CEO is a Community Action Agency that's committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We're looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork . CEO's many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community.


Our Lansingburgh Family Resource Center location is seeking a Family Advocate that will:

  • Be responsible for developing partnerships with families by assessing needs, developing a Family Partnership Agreement, conducting home visits, and connecting families with resources to meet their needs.
  • Collaborate with other agencies and departments to refer families to necessary resources such as mental health, housing, employment, education and childcare.
  • Promote family engagement in all parent meetings and activities. Ensure and support family engagement in all aspects of the Head Start program.
  • Assist with ongoing recruitment efforts including outreach, enrollment/re-enrollment of families into the Head Start program.
  • Be responsible for maintaining accurate, organized, confidential, up-to-date records of parent and child data.
  • Work cooperatively with other team members and demonstrate a strong ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
Candidate Qualifications:
  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED required
  • Associates/bachelor's degree in human services or related field and FDC Credential preferred
  • 1+ years of case management experience
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Valid and clean NYS driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship
  • Bilingual a plus
Other Benefits Include:
  • $18/hr no experience- $19/hr associate's degree and/or FDC & experience- $22/hr bachelor's degree)
  • Full Year Position- 35 hours per week. Monday-Friday 730am-3pm
  • December, February, and April School Break included in vacation package
  • PTO and Sick Leave Time Off
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Telemedicine
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts) *
  • Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)*
  • Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*
  • When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution
  • CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA

Job Tags

Casual work, Visa sponsorship, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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