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ATLANTA MISSION

Family Support Associate

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Do you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry?

Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others?

Are you looking for a life-changing work experience?

If so, consider joining us at the Atlanta Mission, where we provide life-transforming experiences for everyone that joins our team: employees, clients, donors, and volunteers. We serve over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience and witness radical life transformations.

The Family Support Associate role is critical in instructing and providing guidance to homeless and at-risk children in activities designed to promote social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth in the childcare zone.

Primary Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

flexible for 1 late night per week, as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Environment & Safety: Maintains a clean, age-appropriate, and sensory-friendly space; ensures all equipment is sanitized and safe for communal use.

  • Curriculum & Engagement: Executes weekly lesson plans and supplemental activities tailored to the developmental needs of children in transition.

  • Family Bonding: Facilitates activities that encourage positive interaction and bonding between mothers and their children.

  • Holistic Care: Provides attentive care and support for Mothers with infants (feeding, diapering) and academic support/tutoring for school-aged children.

  • Skill Building: Leads group play to develop social, behavioral, and academic skills, focusing on following instructions and cooperative play and family engagement.

  • Behavioral Support: Uses trauma-informed guidance to manage behavioral issues and de-escalate emotional distress.

  • Reporting: Documents and communicates developmental or behavioral concerns to the Children’s Resource Specialist and Services team.

  • Logistics & Events: Assists with transportation for families and helps coordinate special facility events and holiday celebrations.

  • Volunteer Liaison: Steward volunteer relationships by providing guidance and direction on engagement with families within KidZone.