Metro Action Commission Parent, Family, & Community Engagement Advocate 2

Position Description

This is a Full-Time Non-Civil Service position with medical, dental, pension, and other insurance benefits. The position is under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Center Manager and with general operating responsibilities to the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Coordinator. Must be familiar with all aspects of the Early Head Start program plans, policies, procedures, philosophy, and goals of the program in order to help parents become active advocates for their children. Must uphold the mission, vision, and core values of Metropolitan Action Commission including exemplary internal and external customer service, teamwork, and treatment of all persons with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Work Hours: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Typical Duties

• Ensure maximum enrollment by utilization of all conceivable means of recruitment
• Work with individual families to encourage, motivate, and assist the family in its own effort to improve the conditions and quality of family life
• Assist families in carrying out health referrals and other social service recommendations
• Maintain a concise up-to-date family service record on each assigned Early Head Start student
• Make home visits
• Serve as a liaison between the Early Head Start family and the Early Head Start Center
• Promote parent involvement in ALL facets of the Early Head Start program
• Attend meetings and complete required training
• Demonstrate positive and professional work habits
• Assist with other position related duties as requested by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited college or university. Valid Driver License. Official College Transcripts - If you wish to qualify, we need a copy of your official college transcript sent from the university or college. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two years minimum of formal training from an accredited college in the field of Human Relations or related field
• Experience working with low-income families
• Knowledge of health and medical terms

For questions, contact the Metro Action Commission Human Resources department at: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with the Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and the Metropolitan Action Commission are equal opportunity employers. In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure. Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to: Rickie McQueen at View phone number on click.appcast.io