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Family Advocate

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services

New York, NYFull-time$33–41K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$33–41K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Family Development Credential (FDC)

Job overview

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services is hiring a Family Advocate. The Family Advocate at CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services) is responsible for maintaining high-quality, effective parent engagement practices that contribute to the healthy development of families. This role involves managing a caseload, providing in-classroom support, assessing family needs, and creating work plans that include goal setting, home visits, parent education, and family support services. The advocate must adhere to regulations and standards set by Head Start Performance Standards, ACS Early Learn, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, and the NYC Department of Health.

Key focus areas include Maintain high-quality, effective parent engagement practices, Contribute to the healthy development of families, and Maintain a caseload.

Successful candidates bring Family Development Credential (FDC), High School Diploma/GED, and Associate Or Bachelor Of Human Services, Social Work Or Related Field. Important skills include Caring Personality, Upbeat Personality, Parent Family Community Engagement Framework, and Head Start Performance Standards. Preferred (not required): Bilingual English/Spanish.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Caring PersonalityUpbeat PersonalityParent Family Community Engagement FrameworkHead Start Performance StandardsBilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

Family Development Credential (FDC)High School Diploma/GEDAssociate or Bachelor of Human Services, Social Work or Related FieldExperience Working in Low-Income Children Families

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

3044 Hull Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, US | Other | 33400-41200 per year | Full Time

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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