What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate (Child & Family Support Services) position at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Careers?
Overview:
EDUCATION:
Minimum pay range: USD $36,955.98/Yr. Maximum pay range: USD $60,296.50/Yr.
The Family Advocate I provides direct services, in the center and in the home, to help families access resources (e.g. housing, economic, transportation, education, employment, etc.).
Responsibilities:
- Screen children and their families to assess barriers to success in reaching individual and family goals.
- Link children and families to resources and services that will help them in overcoming identified barriers.
- Provide family education and support services as needed.
- Assist participant families to gain increased empowerment in utilizing resources and activities to address family goals, with the emphasis on self-sufficiency.
- Maintain complete and current rerecords on all participant families, including progress towards the child’s goals and parent’s progress toward family service goals.
- Facilitate parent/child activities when applicable by selecting and applying the appropriate tools and curriculum.
- Collaborates with Special Education teachers, Social Workers, and families to ensure continuity of services.
- Attends and actively participates in all staff meetings and trainings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
- Must hold and maintain CPR certification.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with pregnant women, families, and children ages 0-3.
- Experience in home visiting preferred.
Minimum pay range: USD $36,955.98/Yr. Maximum pay range: USD $60,296.50/Yr.
Salary : $36,956 - $60,297