Partnership Family Advocate

Partnership Family Advocate works with families to meet their needs and aspirations, provides best practices in parenting, creates and maintains a network of supports, and removes barriers resulting in family stability & improved well-being. In addition, the Partnership Family Advocate also ensures quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Measures through providing timely and accurate documentation of services, participation in partnership meetings; as well as supporting partnership staff around best practices for family services and classrooms as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field or certification in Family Services or Social Services required. Master’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field preferred.
• 3-5 years of Parent/family education experienced required.
• Knowledge of the important role that culture plays in child & family development, and an ability to adapt interventions accordingly.
• 3-5 five years of experience effectively navigating complex systems and connecting families to needed resources preferred.
• Ability to navigate working within community partnerships effectively to ensure high-quality experiences for Head Start children and families.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook required. SharePoint is a plus.
• Ability to respond calmly to rapidly changing situations and adapt teaching approach in order to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Must have a distinct comfort level for working independently, while remaining mindful of role as part of a team.
• Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• If residential or ECE employee must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.
• ECE must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year 
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost 
• Dental and Vision insurance options 
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are…

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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