Family Advocate PT
3 days ago
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Summary
Starfish Family Services is seeking a Family Advocate PT to join their team in Inkster, MI. The role involves providing a continuum of services to children and families to strengthen and preserve family units.
About the Role
As a Family Advocate PT, you will work collaboratively with staff and community resources to identify individual needs and coordinate services for families. Your responsibilities will include engaging parents, conducting home visits, advocating for children, and providing guidance in navigating community resources. You will also be responsible for collecting health and nutrition information and ensuring families receive appropriate support services.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in family support, psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and skills to input data into computer programs.
- Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Arabic.
Starfish Family Services
Founded in 1963, Starfish Family Services is a nonprofit human service agency, recognized as a champion for children and families across metro Detroit who have limited access to essential resources such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Serving over 4,000 children and their families annually, we provide high-quality programs and support services that focus on early childhood education and development, behavioral health wellness, and empowered parents. Through our holistic approach, Starfish partners with families so they have access to the right resources at the right time.
Inkster, MI