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Metro Action Commission Parent, Family, & Community Engagement Advocate 2

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Metro Action Commission Parent, Family, & Community Engagement Advocate 2

Salary

$45,178.11 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Non Civil Service

Job Number

MAC2798

Department

Metro Action Commission

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This is a Full-Time Non-Civil Service position with medical, dental, pension, and other insurance benefits. The position is under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Center Manager and with general operating responsibilities to the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Coordinator. Must be familiar with all aspects of the Early Head Start program plans, policies, procedures, philosophy, and goals of the program in order to help parents become active advocates for their children. Must uphold the mission, vision, and core values of Metropolitan Action Commission including exemplary internal and external customer service, teamwork, and treatment of all persons with respect, dignity, and compassion.

***Extensive Background Checks and random drug tests are performed on applicants for this position with MAC.

Work Hours: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Typical Duties

+ Ensure maximum enrollment by utilization of all conceivable means of recruitment

+ Work with individual families to encourage, motivate, and assist the family in its own effort to improve the conditions and quality of family life

+ Assist families in carrying out health referrals and other social service recommendations

+ Maintain a concise up-to-date family service record on each assigned Early Head Start student

+ Make home visits

+ Serve as a liaison between the Early Head Start family and the Early Head Start Center

+ Promote parent involvement in ALL facets of the Early Head Start program

+ Attend meetings and complete required training

+ Demonstrate positive and professional work habits

+ Assist with other position related duties as requested by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited college or university. Valid Driver License.

Official College Transcripts - If you wish to qualify, we need a copy of your official college transcript sent from the university or college.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Two years minimum of formal training from an accredited college in the field of Human Relations or related field

+ Experience working with low-income families

+ Knowledge of health and medical terms

For questions, contact the Metro Action Commission Human Resources department at:

(615) 862-8860 extension 70105

Please be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with the Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check.

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and the Metropolitan Action Commission are equal opportunity employers.

In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure.

Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to:

Rickie McQueen at (615) 862-8860 Ext. 70103

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

CORE BENEFITS

Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium

Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage

Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium

Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees

Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years

Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free

Other*: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

+ Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)

+ Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)

+ Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year

+ Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

*See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, or sociology from an accredited college or university?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answer "Yes" to the previous question, please state your degree. If no degree, then state "NA." example: Bachelor's of Social Work

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Do you have two (2) years of formal training from an accredited college in the field of Human Relations or related field?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a valid Driver License?

+ Yes

+ No

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I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certification and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification.

+ yes

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Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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