Family Engagement Advocate - North Brunswick, United States - Acelero

Acelero

Verified Company

North Brunswick, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Working as a Family Engagement Advocate at Acelero Learning gives you the opportunity to give back to your local community by engaging and supporting the families and children in our program.
You will work as a team member whose primary role is to engage families to partner with us to promote children's healthy development and school readiness.

Responsibilities:

Engage families as partners in their children's healthy development and school readiness
Engage in a process of collaborative partnership building with families of children receiving (Early) Head Start services
Foster a sense of community and sense of belonging among families in order to strengthen social capital
Build relationships that will enhance communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders
Effectively manage workload and ensure accurate recordkeeping and documentation
Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required, with occasional travel locally or longdistance, up to 10% of the time, for workrelated meetings and functions.

Job Requirements:

Bilingual in Spanish and English is a must.
An Associate's Degree in Social Work, Family and Child Development, or a related field is required; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Passion for promoting positive child and family outcomes through highquality family engagement.
Proficient in supporting parents of young children in advocating for their families and cultivating positive relationships with both families and children, utilizing experience, training, and skill.
Proficient ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information:

This fulltime position hrs./week) has benefits and earns $22.51/hr. And requires to work onsite at 578 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pre Hire Requirements:

Two Valid IDs, Two Reference Letters, Physical exams and TB Tests, Fingerprint Screening (CHRI), and Background Checks (CARI) are required for this position.
Must have a Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
Please note: All new hires must attend the four days (Tuesday
Friday) of mandatory New Employee Orientation Training at South Amboy Center 310 Augusta Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?

Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Supportive working environment
Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

**We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.