What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Family Empowerment Advocate position at The District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund?
SUMMARY OF JOB
The Family Empowerment Advocate will recruit and enroll children in the Early Head Start program and ensure that Early Head Start program services and community resources are available to enrolled children and their families. The Family Empowerment Advocate will work with families to develop a strength based plan of action to meet their needs and will inform neighborhood residents and the community about the services provided through the Early Head Start program and other programs of 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund. The Family Empowerment Advocate will be responsible for maintaining accurate data on each family in order to facilitate program services and to assess their impact on the families we serve. The Family Empowerment Advocate will work collaboratively with Teachers, Caregivers, and other center-based staff to ensure that children are adjusting to Early Head Start and are achieving positive outcomes.
JOB DUTIES
1. Recruit and enroll children and families to receive Early Head Start services.
2. Develop and maintain open channels of communication between Early Head Start, the family, and the community.
3. Inform families of Early Head Start services and promote parent engagement in all facets of the program.
4. Enter family data in program database accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate program services. Report needs of children and parents to appropriate content area specialists. Protect the confidentiality of all information.
5. Collaborate with community agencies to ensure that families have accessibility to services that support their well-being.
6. Provide training and education to families in using available resources and obtaining community services. Advocate for needed services in the community.
7. Assist staff with developmental screenings, and review health records to ensure that children receive recommended treatment and follow-up. Make home visits to families as needed or required.
8. Assist parents in the development of appropriate service plans, i.e. Family Partnership Agreement, Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individual Educational Plan (IEP) .
9. Assist parents with transitional activities into Head Start and from Head Start to other educational settings.
10. Participate in social service trainings, staff meetings, monthly center parent meetings and other gatherings as required.
11. Guide and supervise the work of the Assistant Family Service Worker, to ensure accuracy and quality service to families.
12. Collaborate with Teachers, Caregivers, and other center based staff to provide seamless services to assist children and families.
QUALI FICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have a Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor of Science/Arts in a related field of study.
2. Must have a minimum of two years experience working with children and families in a field of social service.
3. Must be sensitive to and willing to work in addressing the needs of children and families of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
4. Must be able to use standard English grammar in writing and speaking.
5. Abilityto communicate in Spanish verbally and in writing is desirable.
6. Must be able to accurately enter data into the computer.
7. Must be in good physical and mental health.
Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All Early Head Start employees are required to be vaccinated or provide documentation of valid exemption.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations