Family Advocate

• Recruit children for the program in compliance with guidelines set by the Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. 
• Conduct a minimum of four family visits per year, with two scheduled in the child’s home, to assess family strengths and needs and identify solutions. 
• Foster positive parent-child relationships and facilitate connections to peers and the community. 
• Assist participants with resources to improve family well-being and maintain contact with community agencies. 
• Understand the impact of trauma on participants, supporting their health, healing, resilience, and well-being. 
• Establish and maintain secure child and family records in ChildPlus, ensuring all data is accurate and complete. 
• Keep data current in ChildPlus, including Family Partnership Goals, health screenings, and notes. 
• Organize and facilitate family engagement activities, parent meetings, and trainings with input from families. 
• Support parent participation in Parent Group, Policy Council, and other leadership or advocacy efforts on behalf of children and Head Start. 
• Encourage family and community member participation in children’s education through volunteering and engagement. 
• Ensure completion of health screenings (hearing, vision, development) for all children, maintaining accurate individual health records in ChildPlus. 
• Work with educational staff to address children’s medical and oral health needs, making referrals and assisting with follow-up care. 
• Inform staff of health or social service needs and collaborate to address them. 
• Help families secure medical and oral health homes, schedule appointments, arrange transportation, and assist with obtaining health insurance. 
• Promote family engagement and ensure it is central to the program’s approach to partnering with families. 
• Assist families during the transition to the next educational setting. 
• Ensure ability to perform job functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodations.   
• Attend all required training sessions and meetings. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee. 

• Reliable, organized, and detail oriented 
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately   
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with individuals with diverse ranges of personalities, backgrounds, and knowledge bases 
• Strong communication skills are essential to interact with staff, children, families, and the broader community.    
• Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.   
• Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.    
• Bilingual candidates are preferred. 
• Must be able to work well with children (ages 0 through 5 years of age), including those with special needs, and their families. 
• Proficient in engaging a diverse range of families, fathers, partners, grandparents, and any significant figures in a child’s education. 
• Ability to identify and understand the needs of others, including children and families. 
• Skilled in interacting with and engaging both children and adults in a positive manner. 
• Knowledgeable about community resources and services, or able to acquire this knowledge, to provide families with relevant information and referrals to address their needs and challenges. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with families, staff, and the community. 
• Strong stress management skills and the ability to handle challenging situations effectively. 
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to adjust to changing daily routines and priorities as needed. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Proficient in stress management and maintaining a calm, organized approach in a fast-paced environment. 

• Prefer an Associates or Baccalaureate in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.  
• Staff must have within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.  An equivalent certification is provided by WCFD. 
• Must be willing to attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.  
• WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

• Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.  
• Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.  
• Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.  
• Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.  
• Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.  
• Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.  
• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.  
• Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.  
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.  
• Ability to travel across a multi-county region; work in homes, community settings, and office environments; maintain flexible scheduling to meet availability needs.   

Salary : $16