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Families and Communities Rising, Inc.
Social Worker - Family Engagement Specialist (Advocate)
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$60,960 / year median in North Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Your Next Client Could Be an Entire Family. Family Engagement Specialist (Social Worker) Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) | Durham & Orange Counties, NC Change a child's future by strengthening a family today. If you became a social worker to make a lasting difference—not just manage paperwork—we invite you to join Families & Communities Rising (FCR). As a Family Engagement Specialist , you'll partner with approximately 35 families to help them overcome barriers, build resilience, and create pathways toward long-term stability and school readiness. Every day, you'll advocate for children, connect families with life-changing resources, provide crisis support, and help parents become their child's first and most influential teacher. This is more than case management. It's relationship-building, advocacy, and community impact. What You'll Do Build meaningful partnerships with children and families through strengths-based case management. Connect families to housing, healthcare, employment, mental health, educational, and community resources. Support families during times of crisis while celebrating their successes. Conduct home visits and meet families where they are—both literally and figuratively. Collaborate with educators, healthcare providers, and community agencies to improve outcomes for children. Empower parents through coaching, education, workshops, and family goal planning. Help children arrive at school healthy, supported, and ready to learn. We're Looking For You may be the right fit if you have: Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or a related Human Services field. Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable populations. Strong case management and relationship-building skills. A trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Passion for equity, family empowerment, and community collaboration. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. Why FCR? At Families & Communities Rising, you'll join a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening families and preparing children for lifelong success through Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You'll work alongside professionals who believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and every family deserves a trusted partner.