Family Advocate
- Required to have at minimum a credential/certification, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field;
- Experience working with families of children from birth to 48 months
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team & independently
- Experience, training, and skills in assisting the parents of young children in advocating and decision-making for their families. Ability to develop positive relationships with children and parents
- Working knowledge of local community-based agencies and resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, knowledge of web-based data systems.
- Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
- Participate in required professional development activities to enhance skills
- Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
- Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
- Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
- Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.
- Identifying, recruiting and enrolling prospective families through outreach and in accordance with Eligibility regulations.
- Support the center director with maintaining 97% of enrollment at all times.
- Family Partnerships: Manage a caseload of families including but not limited to: developing and maintaining strength- based relationships with families. Collaborate with families to establish and achieve family goals. Identify resources in the community and track progress in achieving family goals ( Family Partnership Agreements)
- Community Partnerships: Provide families with appropriate referrals and follow up with families and service providers on referrals
- Record Keeping: Enter child and family information into the approved child tracking system database (COPA systems). Assist with collecting child health medicals and dentals. Maintain and provide data for the annual Program Information Report (PIR). Record, monitor and follow up on referrals for support services and ensure that all documentation is current in the child's file to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007
- Governance: Encourage families to participate in Program Governance Meetings
- Service Coordination: Maintain constant contact with partner providers in order to integrate family partnership goals with classroom efforts.
- Assist in the planning & facilitation of parent involvement activities & events
- Participate in home visits when necessary in regard to any follow-ups, attendance or routine visits
- Effectively communicate with children, families, staff, management, and community partners
- Ability to comprehend and implement the Head Start Performance Standards and policies of Grand St. Settlement Early Childhood Program
- Provide translations in verbal and written form as needed for parents/guardians and program needs
- Assist the parents with the application and transition into 3K and Pre-K via DOE
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