Job description

New hires receive a sign-on bonus of $500 (after taxes) in their first paycheck and an additional $1500 when they complete 6 months of employment

Are you someone who wants to make a lasting impact on children and families? Are you looking to be part of a collaborative movement to strategically improve opportunities for families and prepare our community's children for success? The Every Child Shines Collaborative within East Boston Social Centers has a vision to ensure families have the supports they need so all children in East Boston enter kindergarten joyful, thriving, and ready to learn. Join a growing team as an integral part to building this movement of collective transformational impact.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Every Child Shines, the Family Advocate will work as part of Every Child Shines providing advocacy and guidance to families involved.

If you are excited about creating a more equitable landscape for families in East Boston while being part of a supportive team committed to continuous learning and professional development, consider applying today!

Primary Responsibilities

· Develops strong and supportive relationships with East Boston families

· Connects families in East Boston with opportunities surrounding early childhood education and local community resources

· Works with families to improve access to resources and supports

· Collaborates with Parent Partners and child development specialists demonstrating clear communication and an ability to build relationships with people from an array of backgrounds

· Conduct referrals for families to community services, ensuring consistent documentation

· Empowers families to best support their children by acquiring additional child development knowledge and sharing that knowledge with families with a strengths-based approach

· To best identify beneficial supports based on family’s needs, conduct needs assessments in partnership with Parent Partners and Parent Program Coordinator

· Participates in all East Boston Social Centers staff meetings

· Able to offer flexible hours based on families’ needs

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Demonstrated knowledge of family support systems

· Knowledge of strength-based practices in working with families

· Current and valid Driver License.

· Bi-lingual in Spanish (Preferred)

· Ability to manage time and handle multiple tasks and priorities

· Strong ability to work in a collaborative environment

· Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building

· Communication skills

· Able to successfully pass a criminal background check as required by the regulations set forth by the Department of Early Education

Compensation and Benefits

Target hiring range is $24.00 per hour. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, PTO (vacation, sick and personal days), Life/Short/long-term disability, childcare assistance, and more.

East Boston Social Centers cares about our team's professional development. Employees are eligible for up to $1,000 of reimbursed professional development courses following one year of employment.

East Boston Social Centers is a multi-service agency and community center that cultivates community, belonging, and joy. Founded in 1918 to welcome and support immigrant families, East Boston Social Centers continues to proudly embrace “welcome” in all we do. Our core services range across educational, social, and recreational programs to support the diverse community of East Boston and our neighbors of all ages. For over a century, our programs and services have welcomed neighbors of all ages, interests, and backgrounds through our doors. Each year, we provide direct programming for 3,000+ children, teens, and adults.

"When all give, all gain. "This is so much more than a motto at East Boston Social Centers. We seek to ensure all have an opportunity to give and to gain, and to belong. We actively seek and value a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our communities. We are strengthened by this vitality and wealth of life experiences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Boston, MA 02128: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Boston, MA 02128

jjbodyshop.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, jjbodyshop.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, jjbodyshop.com is the ideal place to find your next job.