What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate-Crete 1906 position at Blue Valley Community Action Partnership?
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Family Advocate to join our Saline County Head Start / Early Head Start program at BRELA (Blue River Early Learning Academy) in Crete, NE. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families in our community.
As a Family Advocate, you will:
- Support families in nurturing their children’s development.
- Partner with parents to help them achieve personal and family goals.
- Be an advocate for children’s health, education, and well-being.
This position is off June and July! Apply now and start making a difference!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct home visits
- Coordinate family engagement strategies and activities to achieve family and child goals.
- Recruit children and families for ongoing full enrollment.
- Monitor outcomes, make referrals, serve as an advocate for families
- Model sensitivity, build and foster relationships.
- Communicate effectively and professionally.
- Ensure the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy, and productive work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be willing to obtain required Home Visitor credential.
- Must be willing to submit to required background checks with no adverse findings
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
- General Computer Skills
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident/Cancer/Hospital Confinement Indemnity Plans, Employee Assistance Program.
- We offer a full time work week of 36 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday