Evening Advocate

Family AdvocateThe Leaguers, Incorporated is seeking full-time Family Advocates throughout its program locations. The Family Advocate is the lead person in the Family Engagement process. Recruitment and enrollment of program children; Serves and operates as a liaison between classroom, parent, and child in the areas of education, child development, and mental health; Provides community resources and collaborations; Supports individual family service delivery, inclusive of monitoring and reporting; Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling and/or psychology, OR; Associate Degree in Social Services, Psychology, or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling, and/or psychology.; A minimum of two years experience in family social service setting, including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services; The skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner; Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as database; Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole skills helpful; Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours; Must have access to transportation (public or private) for home visits.416-426 Broadway NCC Partnership East Orange Bakery Village - 1 4th Avenue Irvington: 10-12 Marshall Street 100 Linden Avenue Union County: 1111 Chandler Avenue, Roselle, NJ 1189 E. Twelve (12) Month Position Benefit Package (Health, Prescription, Dental and Life Insurance) *Free Options Available 403-B Retirement Plan Sick and Personal days Paid Holidays Winter and Spring Recess State-of-the-Art Classrooms Monthly Professional Development TrainingAll interested candidates must apply online. Do not mail or email these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. The Leaguers, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.