Family Support Advocate (Social Worker)… at Easterseals… · Clarkston

The Family Support Advocate assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement or assists families with other expressed needs.

Under the direction of the Center Manager, assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement. In addition to ensuring that families have access to needed services, the Family Support Advocate and Center Manager will work cooperatively to ensure the effective operation of the center.

• Must possess knowledge of principles of case management
• Must possess excellent communications skills
• Must possess the ability to operate a business computer
• Must possess the ability to travel among center locations and make home visits.
• Must possess the ability to work some weekends and evenings
• Must possess knowledge of community services and human service agencies
• Must possess the ability to manage time effectively

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Family Support Advocate

Bilingual Preferred but not required.

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must pass the Drug Test.

Must pass the Background Check.

Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines is required: Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Psychology or Sociology.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.