Full-Time Advocate

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Family Advocate Full Time Troy, NY, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

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 Lansingburgh Family Resource Center location 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.

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.

Candidate Qualifications: Minimum High School Diploma/GED required

Associates/bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and FDC Credential preferred

Knowledge of community resources

S without the need for Visa Sponsorship

Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm

Casual Dress Code

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*

When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution