Family Service Advocate

Family Service Advocate 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 340 High Street, South Paris, ME 04281 $18.44 - $19.69 an hour - Part-time Community Concepts 27 reviews $18.44 - $19.69 an hour - Part-time Are you interested in engaging with and supporting families? We are seeking a Family Service Advocate at our Riley Early Learning Center in South Paris. A Family Service Advocate is part of a team, providing support and resources to enrolled families in the center. This position is 20 hours year-round with an anticipated August 2026 start.

Starting range:

$18.44-$19.69/hr

Essential Duties:

Engage with families to collaboratively build partnerships to identify strengths and needs Maintain records, including medical and immunizations for enrolled children Encourage and support family's engagement in their child's development Support families in organizing activities, committees, and educational workshops Collaborate with families to establish a source of continuous, accessible, coordinated developmental, health, and dental care

Benefits:

Paid Time Off 13 paid holidays per year 403(b) pension plan with agency match Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Numerous opportunities for paid training

Desired Qualifications :

Minimum H.S. diploma or GED, with commitment to complete credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within 18 months of hire Minimum 1 year experience working with families and/or children

Other Requirements:

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry and perform other high-energy activities; a valid driver's license; competency with Microsoft Office; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team; ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment; valid driver's license and travel within the service area is required. Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.