If you enjoy working with young children and their families, consider working as HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE.
The Family Advocate works with families of enrolled Head Start and Early Head Start students to help establish goals for personal, educational and vocational growth; identify problems and needs affecting or inhibiting the realization of these goals; and develop plans toward their achievement. Other responsibilities include: conducting comprehensive family intakes and assessments to determine risk factors for families; assisting family members in obtaining appropriate community services; and advocating on their behalf when needed.
This person will perform periodic progress reviews to ensure services are being utilized in an effective and timely manner by the families and are appropriate for addressing family needs, and will work with families to make changes as necessary. The Family Advocate also participates in community outreach activities designed to assist with recruiting families and students to the Head Start and Early Head Start program. The position will be located in the Waldoboro Head Start center and work with Head Start families in theWaldoboro and Whitefield areas.
This position is full-time [37.5] and benefits eligible. MMCA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; financial support for professional development; paid vacation and sick/personal time; 13 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays; and a 403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution after one year.
Rate of pay will be dependent upon experience and other qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Other Requirements:
· Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, adequate automobile insurance per state standards, and access to reliable transportation; compliance with MMCA policies pertaining to safe vehicle operation required.
· Prior to starting employment, must be able to pass fingerprinted criminal background, child protective services, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record checks, as required by state and federal childcare licensing regulations, that indicate no previous record of involvement with child abuse or exploitation and no disqualifying criminal or motor vehicle record that would preclude working with children.
· Persons offered employment must also provide a physician's health statement, immunization records, and TB screening.
Please forward a cover letter, resume with complete work history, and contact information for three professional references to Mid coast Maine Community Action.
Positions remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Midcoast Maine Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Please request any accommodations necessary to participate in the application process.
All applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, o physical or mental disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.96 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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