Family Advocate

SUMMARY: The Leaguers, Incorporated is seeking full-time Family Advocates throughout its program locations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The Family Advocate is the lead person in the Family Engagement process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment and enrollment of program children;
• Promotes family wellness and ensures parent involvement;
• Serves and operates as a liaison between classroom, parent, and child in the areas of education, child development, and mental health;
• Provides community resources and collaborations;
• Supports individual family service delivery, inclusive of monitoring and reporting;
• Adheres to The Leaguers code of conduct and ethics statement written within the employee handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Psychology or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling and/or psychology, OR;
• Associate Degree in Social Services, Psychology, or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling, and/or psychology.;
• A minimum of two years experience in family social service setting, including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services;
• Knowledge of early childhood education and intervention;
• The skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner;
• Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as database; work processing, e-mail and internet;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole skills helpful;
• Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours;
• Must have access to transportation (public or private) for home visits.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
Newark:
101-103 Arlington Street
999 Broad Street
731 Clinton Avenue
750 Clinton Avenue
Judith Diggs - 302-316 16th Avenue
200 So. Orange Avenue
553-567 Orange Street
302-324 Springfield Avenue
Montgomery Heights - 671-683 MLK Blvd.
416-426 Broadway
NCC Partnership
East Orange
Bakery Village - 1 4th Avenue
Irvington:
10-12 Marshall Street
100 Linden Avenue
Union County:
1111 Chandler Avenue, Roselle, NJ
1189 E. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ
*Candidates assignments will be based on program needs and employee preference.

FRINGE BENEFITS:
Twelve (12) Month Position
Benefit Package (Health, Prescription, Dental and Life Insurance) *Free Options Available
403-B Retirement Plan
Sick and Personal days
Paid Holidays
Winter and Spring Recess
State-of-the-Art Classrooms
Monthly Professional Development Training

Application Procedure:   All interested candidates must apply online.  All certifications, resume, letters of reference, Praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position with The Leaguers, Inc.  Do not mail or email these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation.  This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it has been received.  All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring department.
Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring department to schedule an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Leaguers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Leaguers, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. The Leaguers has a policy of active recruitment of qualified teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.