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Family Advocate

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services

Family Advocate

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference!

Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives.

At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services.

The Family Advocate is responsible for maintaining high-quality, effective parent engagement practices that contribute to the healthy development of families. The Family Advocate will maintain a caseload, provide in-classroom support, make initial and ongoing assessment of family needs, and create work plans for families which involve goal setting, home visits, parent education, and family support services. The Family Advocate is expected to adhere to the regulations and standards set forth by the Head Start Performance Standards and/or ACS Early Learn, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, New York City Department of Health regulations and all other applicable federal, state, and local entities.

Requirements:

  • Caring, upbeat personality.
  • At a minimum a Family Development Credential (FDC) and High School Diploma/GED or, Associate or Bachelor of Human Services, Social Work or related field.
  • Experience working in low-income children families preferred.
  • Familiarity with Parent Family Community Engagement framework (PFCE) and Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

CMCS Offers:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a compassionate, dedicated team, apply today and start your journey with CMCS!

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