The Family Support Advocate assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement or assist 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 ability to manage time effectively 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Bilingual Preferred 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
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
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.