Metro Action Commission Parent, Family, & Community Engagement Advocate 2 Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Metro Action Commission Parent, Family, & Community Engagement Advocate 2

This listing closes on 8/13/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Salary
$45,178.11 Annually
Location Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Non Civil Service
Job Number
MAC2798
Department
Metro Action Commission
Opening Date
07/30/2025
Closing Date
8/13/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

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Position 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
Typical Duties
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
For questions, contact the Metro Action Commission Human Resources department at:
(615) 862-8860 extension 70105
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
Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department
700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx