Family Resource Center Family Advocate

Job Title: Family Resource Center Family Advocate
Reports To: Supervisor, Overbrook Early Learning Center
Salary range: $55,000- $60,000

Position Summary:
The Family Advocate supports the health growth and development of young children by working
in partnership with families enrolled in the Family Resource Center at Momauguin
School/Overbrook ELC. The Family Advocate provides case management, conducts home
visits,coordinates parent engagement programming, connects families to community resources,
and supports school readiness through strong family-school relationships. This role ensures that
family engagement and support services comply with state and federal guidelines, NAEYC Code
of Ethical Conduct Standards, SDE and CT Early Start policies.

Essential Responsibilities
Family Partnership & Case Management

• Develop and maintain individualized Family Partnership Agreements and goal plans withfamilies through regular meetings and home visits.
• Support parents in promoting their child’s development, school readiness, and social-emotional learning.
• Assist families in accessing needed community resources such as childcare, housing support, health services, and early intervention.

Enrollment, Data & Compliance

• Recruit and enroll eligible families; maintain waiting lists and documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records,and case notes in required data systems.
• Monitor attendance and follow up when children are absent or ill.

Parent Engagement & Education

• Create and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with parents.
• Facilitate parent groups, workshops, family events, and evidence-based parenting programs (e.g., Circle of Security, Parents as Teachers, Families in Training).
• Encourage and support parent involvement in classroom activities, volunteer opportunities, and school governance activities (e.g., Parent Advisory, CommunityTable).

Collaboration & Community Partnerships

• Act as a liaison between families, teachers, center leadership, and community partners.
• Coordinate resource and referral supports including Community Foodshare distribution and Community Dining event.
• Participate in regular supervision, professional learning, and program evaluation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Early Childhood, Human Development, Family Studies, or related field required.
• Experience working with families of children birth to five, especially in home visiting or case management settings, preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend events

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work includes travel to homes and community locations.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprise this position.
East Haven is an equal opportunity employer. Females, minorities, handicapped and veterans are encouraged to apply.