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Looking for a career that is both rewarding and challenging? Are you passionate about your work? Do you enjoy making an impact on your community? If so, come and join us; bring your talent, your drive, your integrity, and your heart to PRFI, Inc.
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. is based on the principle of people first. We are proud to provide person-centered care to the participants we serve. Our focus is on individual strengths and working towards achieving our client’s aspirations. Our programs are tailored to unique needs and circumstances.
At PRFI, Inc., we offer flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits.
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Vacancy: Family Advocate
The Puerto Rican Family Institute- Head Start Program has an immediate opening for a Family Advocate at their Bronx location.
Responsibilities: The Family Advocate provides case management and support services to children and families participating in the Head Start program. Assists with entitlements, linkages, and coordination of services via development of Family Partnership agreements that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being. The Family Advocate assists with recruitment, enrollment, and registration of families to maintain program enrollment levels. The job responsibilities also include but is not limited to maintaining records, making referrals to appropriate agencies as needed to support the needs of the families.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services or related field;
· Experience working with families with children ages 0-5;
· Ability to meet clearance requirements including physical examination/TB screening, documentation, state child abuse registry check;
· Previous Head Start or early childhood experience preferred;
· Computer literacy required;
· Spoken and written fluency in English/Spanish required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,780.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person