Family Advocate - Newark - The Leaguers

    The Leaguers
    The Leaguers Newark

    1 week ago

    Description
    Position Type:
    Family & Community Services/Family Advocate
    Date Posted:
    5/19/2025
    Location:
    Central Office
    Date Available:
    01/16/2026
    Closing Date:
    01/30/2026
    FAMILY ADVOCATE
    SUMMARY: The Leaguers, Incorporated is seeking full-time Family Advocates throughout its program locations.
    POSITION DESCRIPTION:
    The Family Advocate is the lead person in the Family Engagement process.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Recruitment and enrollment of program children;
    • Promotes family wellness and ensures parent involvement;
    • Serves and operates as a liaison between classroom, parent, and child in the areas of education, child development, and mental health;
    • Provides community resources and collaborations;
    • Supports individual family service delivery, inclusive of monitoring and reporting;
    • Adheres to The Leaguers code of conduct and ethics statement written within the employee handbook.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling and/or psychology, OR;
    • Associate Degree in Social Services, Psychology, or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling, and/or psychology.;
    • A minimum of two years experience in family social service setting, including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services;
    • Knowledge of early childhood education and intervention;
    • The skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner;
    • Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as database; work processing, e-mail and internet;
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole skills helpful;
    • Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours;
    • Must have access to transportation (public or private) for home visits.
    PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
    Newark:
    Arlington Street
    999 Broad Street
    731 Clinton Avenue
    750 Clinton Avenue
    Judith Diggs th Avenue
    200 So. Orange Avenue
    Orange Street
    Springfield Avenue
    Montgomery Heights MLK Blvd.
    Broadway
    NCC Partnership
    East Orange
    Bakery Village - 1 4th Avenue
    Irvington:
    10-12 Marshall Street
    100 Linden Avenue
    Union County:
    1111 Chandler Avenue, Roselle, NJ
    1189 E. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ
    *Candidates assignments will be based on program needs and employee preference.
    FRINGE BENEFITS:
    Twelve (12) Month Position
    Benefit Package (Health, Prescription, Dental and Life Insurance) *Free Options Available
    403-B Retirement Plan
    Sick and Personal days
    Paid Holidays
    Winter and Spring Recess
    State-of-the-Art Classrooms
    Monthly Professional Development Training
    Application Procedure: All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, Praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position with The Leaguers, Inc. Do not mail or email these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it has been received. All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring department.
    Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring department to schedule an interview.

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