Family Advocate

4 weeks ago


Troy, United States Commission On Economic Opportunity Full time

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a daily difference in the lives of children and families? Join our dedicated team and help support an agency that changes lives and improves our community

We are excited to be seeking a** 12 Month Family Advocate **position** **here in **Lansingburgh NY**

CEO is a Community Action Agency driven by our dedication to innovation, respect, and teamwork. We care deeply about helping to improve the lives of people across Rensselaer County, while striving toward a work life balance and a collaborative culture for our team members.

**Our Staff Enjoy**:

- 12 plus paid holidays, a week off between Christmas and New Years, half days before holidays, and a shortened Friday workday all summer long.
- Winter & Spring break off (following school district schedule)
- A generous paid time off policy, starting with 5 front loaded vacation days, 8 front loaded sick days, tenure-based accrual, and the ability to roll over unused time annually.
- Full-time 35-hour work week that includes professional development opportunities during work hours.
- Mission driven work, and colleagues that also care about giving back to the community.
- Competitive Hourly Rate Offered** **($17/hr no experience
- $18/hr Associates degree and/or FDC & experience
- $20/hr Bachelors degree)**

**Your Day Would Look Like**:

- Assisting families in accessing community resources such as mental health, housing, employment, education and childcare
- Plan, conduct, and assist with monthly parent meetings, events, and education sessions
- Encourage parent involvement in program and classroom events
- Helping families obtain transportation to appointments if/when as needed
- Maintain complete and accurate case notes for each family

**What YOU Would Bring**:

- Minimum High School Diploma/GED
- Associates/bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and FDC Credential preferred
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Knowledge of community resources for disadvantaged families
- ** Valid and clean NYS driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required**:

- 1+ years of case management experience
- Prior experience working with disadvantaged families in an advocacy role and knowledge of community resources
- Bilingual a plus

**Other Benefits Include**:

- Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 730am-3pm
- Casual Dress Code
- Free 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
- Employee sponsored pension plan
- CEO Qualifies Eligible Employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances, which include fingerprints, New York State Child Abuse clearances, etc.



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