Family Advocate (Bilingual Preferred)

$39,790 - $39,790/Yr

Acelero Learning - Camden, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Camden, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Family Advocate position at Acelero Learning is designed for socially conscious individuals dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities. This role focuses on engaging and supporting families in early childhood education programs, empowering parents to actively participate in their child's readiness for kindergarten. The Family Advocate will work collaboratively with families to foster a sense of community and enhance communication among stakeholders, ensuring positive outcomes for children and families served.

Responsibilities

• Engage families as partners in their children's healthy development and school readiness.
• Engage in a process of collaborative partnership building with families of children receiving (Early) Head Start services.
• Foster a sense of community and belonging among families to strengthen social capital.
• Build relationships that enhance communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage workload and ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Ensure the eligibility, selection, and enrollment processes adhere to HSPS and Shine Early Learning ISP/PP.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with vulnerable families.
• Commitment and passion for achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality family engagement.
• Associate's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Reliable personal transportation for travel from site to site, locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching