Metro Action Commission Parent, Family, & Community Engagement Advocate 2
Nashville, TN (On-site)
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
This is a Full-Time Non-Civil Service position with medical, dental, pension, and other insurance benefits. The position is under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Center Manager and with general operating responsibilities to the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Coordinator. Must be familiar with all aspects of the Early Head Start program plans, policies, procedures, philosophy, and goals of the program in order to help parents become active advocates for their children. Must uphold the mission, vision, and core values of Metropolitan Action Commission including exemplary internal and external customer service, teamwork, and treatment of all persons with respect, dignity, and compassion.
- Extensive Background Checks and random drug tests are performed on applicants for this position with MAC. Work Hours: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
- Ensure maximum enrollment by utilization of all conceivable means of recruitment
- Work with individual families to encourage, motivate, and assist the family in its own effort to improve the conditions and quality of family life
- Assist families in carrying out health referrals and other social service recommendations
- Maintain a concise up-to-date family service record on each assigned Early Head Start student
- Make home visits
- Serve as a liaison between the Early Head Start family and the Early Head Start Center
- Promote parent involvement in ALL facets of the Early Head Start program
- Attend meetings and complete required training
- Demonstrate positive and professional work habits
- Assist with other position related duties as requested by supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited college or university. Valid Driver License.
Official College Transcripts - If you wish to qualify, we need a copy of your official college transcript sent from the university or college.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Two years minimum of formal training from an accredited college in the field of Human Relations or related field
- Experience working with low-income families
- Knowledge of health and medical terms
Please be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with the Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check.
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and the Metropolitan Action Commission are equal opportunity employers.
In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure.
Requests For ADA Accommodations Should Be Directed To
Rickie McQueen at (615) 862-8860 Ext. 70103
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Nashville is a prospering city that offers a high quality of living in a low-cost business environment. Nashville’s cost of doing business is 88.5% of the national average. The state of Tennessee has no personal income tax and the city of Nashville has a low overall tax burden.Recently, Forbes ranked Nashville as the third best positioned city “to grow and prosper in the coming decade”, No. 6 on its list of the Best Places for Businesses and Careers and as the No. 4 “Brain Magnet” for gains in people with college educations.Nashville’s current momentum is based, in part, on the plethora of attractive cultural and entertainment options, including: - In 2015, Nashville is in the No. 1 spot on Travel + Leisure's America's Friendliest Cities ranking. - Ranked as “the nation’s best music scene” by Rolling Stone - Successful and well-respected NFL and NHL franchises - World-class symphony has received 14 GRAMMY® nominations and seven wins - Over 12,000 acres of parks and 12 golf coursesNashville has live music of multiple genres being performed every night. With more than 180 recording studios, and 5,000 working musicians, Nashville is clearly “Music City.” Music is the reason that many people come to Nashville, but our two major sports teams, extensive park system, and endless arts and cultural opportunities offer people plenty of reasons to stay.We invite you to stay a while and to live, work, and play in Nashville. Explore employment opportunities with Metro Government: https://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx .
