Family Advocate

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RPC\'s Early Childhood Education Center is currently seeking a Family

Advocate to join our TEAM!This position provides family support and

child health services to families with children from birth to 5 years

old. RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs

designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great

deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can

succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. From analysis to

policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPCs people

plan for people.\

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Applicants must have a passion for children and families and the ability

to support their success for self-sufficiency. Candidates seeking to

join our team must be creative and be able to develop a positive

classroom environment for the children that makes learning engaging,

effective, and FUN!

Bachelors degree in Social Services or Human Development required or

Bachelors degree in a related field with 2 years of Case Management

Experience

• Ability to fulfill DCFS requirements for personnel, including a
  
  

physical exam, immunizations and a criminal record check

• Ability to engage families in services for themselves and their
  
  

child, maintain records of services provided, and support

family-identified goals

• Basic computer competency
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to travel to home visits, trainings and meetings.
• Ability to lift children up to 60 pounds in an emergency.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Prior experience with working with children in an early childhood
  
  

program is preferred. Applicants with prior early childhood

experience will be given priority within the applicant process.

• Please submit at least three professional reference letters with your
  
  

job application. The references should be from current or prior

employers.**

Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement,

tuition reimbursement, high quality programming (NAEYC Accredited) and

great work environment!\

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Status: Full-Time/Year-Round\

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Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (M-F)\

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Starting Hourly Wage

\$19.58 - \$20.60 (Family Advocate Credential)

\$20.60 - \$21.64 (AA)

\$22.88 - \$23.91 (BA)

\$24.62 - \$25.65 (MA)

DOQ (Depending On Qualifications)

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**Employee Benefits**

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