What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at Pocono Services For Families and Children?
Hiring a Family Advocate for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA. This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of family and parent involvement services in numerous ways which include but are not limited to providing information to parents about child growth and development, encouraging parents to observe and assess their child’s growth and learning, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting visits to families, assisting parents to identify family goals, necessary services, and support for both the parents and their children.
Required: High School Diploma with three years’ experience working with adults, children and families. Willing to obtain a Family Engagement credential within 1 year of hire.
Preferred: Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in Adult Education/Human Service field and with at least one year of experience.
Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.11 - $22.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23
