Family Partner

Job Details

• Facilitates parent involvement and leadership, and advocates for/with families, as needed. 

• Supports families in their development of life skills and self-advocacy through establishing trusting relationships with families involved with the program. 

• Responsible for participating, facilitating, and coordinating program activities, workshops, and groups for community participants.  

• Respond to inquiries about program services, conduct program outreach and recruitment including attending community meetings and giving presentations Recruitment efforts may also include community outreach such as setting up tables of information, and/or going door-to-door. 

• Provides support with marketing/advertising materials such as creation of calendars, fliers, and other communications to the community. 

• Incorporates and implements Principles of Family Support Practice and the Protective Factors into all aspects of their work 

• Increases the family’s ability to problem-solve and advocate for themselves and their children  

• Establishes a trusting relationship with the families  

• Conducts home visits as necessary 

• Maintain electronic and paper records to document participants’ progress in accordance with program standards and outcome measures.  

• Maintains participant information in keeping with agency’s confidentiality guidelines. 

• Assist with other projects as needed  

• Participate actively and represent PRAB in community life within Central New Jersey, including community events, neighborhood and community groups, advocacy efforts, policy-oriented forums, PRAB partnerships and collaborations, government agencies, and private institutions 

• Conduct, attend, and participate in internal meetings to maintain and improve professional competence 

• Work diplomatically to solve problems within the organization 

• Maintain professional appearance and behavior 

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports (both internal and external) 

• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Family Services 

• Associate’s Degree with 2 years of experience in social services. preferably in work related to children and families, or

• 60 college credit hours and 2 years of experience in social services. preferably in work related to children and families

• Bachelor’s Degree or 120 credits from and accredited institution in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred

• Documented related work experience may be substituted for academic requirements year by year 

• Valid NJ Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record 

• Bilingual English/Spanish  

• Fully committed to PRAB’s vision, mission, and strategic goals and outcomes 

• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively with a fast paced, highly interactive staff 

• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting 

• Proven ability to work well with diverse groups 

• Proven ability to establish good rapport with families 

• Proven ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and  

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure 

• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines within time constraints, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness 

• Proven ability to work flexible hours and travel for training if necessary 

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications 

• Knowledge of Middlesex County community, resources, and needs. 

• Demonstrated consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality 

• Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and sound judgment 

• Regularly stand, sit, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell 

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds 

• Generally works in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. 

• This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position 

• Salary is based on an pre-established range and is commensurate with experience 

• Includes evening and some weekend work hours 

• Benefits are generous, including paid employee health and dental insurance (some employee contribution required); voluntary vision and retirement plans are also available 

• Paid time off includes vacation, sick, and personal days, and holidays