Family Advocate

Launch Your Career as a Family Advocate with Family Development Services (FDS) Head Start!

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? Family Development Services (FDS) is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Family Advocates. This is your chance to help families achieve their goals and access essential support services.

Why Choose FDS?

At FDS, we believe in creating environments that enhance children's development and support families in meeting their self-identified goals. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Position: Family Advocate

Responsibilities:

• Promote Family Environments that enhance children's development.
• Support Families to meet self-identified goals and needs.
• Engage Families to support one another.
• Enhance Program Collaboration.
• Maintain Accurate and Timely Record Keeping and Reporting.
• Recruitment, Eligibility, Selection, and Enrollment.
• Attendance and Service Coordination.

Skills:

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; bilingual preferred.
• Case Management Expertise: Proven experience in managing cases and coordinating services.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage and build relationships with families and colleagues.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude for identifying and addressing family needs and challenges.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and enhance program collaboration.
• Empathy and Compassion: Genuine care for the well-being of children and families.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field (Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual preferred.
• Two years or more of Case Management experience (Required).
• Driver's License (Required).

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Pay: $46,000 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift: Monday to Friday

Location:

• Indianapolis, IN 46203 (Required)
• Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Join Us:

Family Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Specialized Staffing recruits for FDS, but all full-time positions are direct hires into the company. Specialized Staffing never charges candidates for service.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that shapes the future!