Family Advocate

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 Location at Troy City School District School 12 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

• 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

• $18/hr-$22/hr based on education
• Monday-Friday 730am-3pm and 35 hours per week
• 10 month position that follows Troy City School District school year calendar that includes December, February, and April School Break
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Accrual
• 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*
• Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution, when eligible
• CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*