Family Advocate Supervisor

• Supervise Family Advocates, providing guidance and support.
• Deliver ongoing training on eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance standards.
• Implement quality control procedures to monitor service delivery to Head Start families.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance at the center level.
• Monitor child and family data in the agency’s database and develop tracking systems for reporting and analysis.
• Conduct regular monitoring to ensure compliance with licensing and performance standards.
• Analyze data and prepare reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) for leadership.
• Communicate professionally with staff, families, and the public.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Head Start Director to review departmental progress.
• Provide coverage for Family Advocates and Intake Workers as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet departmental goals.
• Conduct interviews, update job descriptions, and participate in staff selection.
• Provide performance feedback and conduct evaluations; address deficiencies using corrective discipline procedures.
• Uphold organizational policies, Head Start standards, Indiana licensing regulations, and labor agreements.

Why Choose FDS?

At FDS, we believe in creating environments that enhance children's development and support families in meeting their self-identified goals. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift: Monday to Friday

• Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Development, Social Work, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with diverse, low-income families.
• Supervisory experience required; experience with evidence-based strategies to improve child and family outcomes preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel locally and long-distance up to 75% for work-related meetings and functions.