A-TCAA Family Learning & Support Services

Family Advocate

Job Announcement

Our Mission Statement:

• To help individuals in Amador and Tuolumne counties toward self-sufficiency.
• To assist local residents in becoming involved and contributing members of our community.
• To promote family and other supportive environments so that children, youth and elders can achieve their maximum potential.
• And, finally, to form partnerships and coalitions within the community to meet these needs.

Family Learning & Support Services: The Family Learning Center provides English language instruction, G.E.D. preparation, citizenship classes, job skills, parenting, early childhood education and interactive literacy activities in Ione. The Family Resource Centers offer healthy and community-oriented activities and services for residents of all ages.
In 2010, the Family Learning Center in Amador County provided services for an average of 124 adults and 152 children. The Family Learning Centers in Tuolumne County provided services for an average of 164 adults and 196 children. The Family Resource Centers offered more than 1400 activities in Amador and Tuolumne Counties.

Position Definition: As a part of the ATCAA team, the Family Learning and Support Services (FL&SS) Family Advocate will link families from the Family Resource Centers (FRCs) with community resources. The Family Advocate will also perform intensive case management and will work with other Family Advocates and program staff to ensure a seamless system of care for families in the Mother Lode FRC Network across three counties.

Supervisor: Family Learning and Support Services Program Coordinator

Full job description will be available at the time of interview, if selected.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Have case management experience (2 years with A.A. degree; 4 years experience with no A.A. degree);
• Meet all federal/state licensing requirements and/or program requirements necessary for this position: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and fingerprint clearance;
• Be proficient in computer operating systems and word processing software;
• Ability to type accurately;
• Ability to prepare grammatically correct material;
• Ability to follow directions with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work with individuals with varying economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work as a team member;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• 12 units or more in Early Childhood Education;
• Possess an Associates Degree at Community College level;
• Spanish bi-lingual, bi-cultural preferred;
• Knowledge of community resources.

Application Procedure:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN A-TCAA JOB APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW

Applications may be obtained and submitted to:
Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency
925 S. State Highway 49
Jackson, CA 95642
209 223-1485

Notification: All applicants will be notified by January 2, 2025

Starting Salary: $ 11.98 – $ 13.20 per hour

Part-Time Benefits Package:

• Retirement (Money Purchase Pension Plan) – 7.5 % employer contribution and 100% vested upon regular status
• 3 weeks paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year
• Eligible employee membership with Golden 1 Credit Union

Hours: 28.5

Based: Amador County

Final Filing Date: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on November 21, 2024
EOE

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