Family Advocate

Description Description :

Richmond Early Childhood Center (159 Broadway)

$35,604-$53,665 per year with union benefits

Monday through Friday 8a-4p

Must be bilingual in English / Spanish

Position Summary :

The Family Advocate III is responsible for ensuring positive family and child outcomes through strong family partnerships and community engagement. Family Advocates connect their work to a child and a family getting ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life. They support the center in meeting and exceeding Head Start Program Performance Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements, maintaining detailed records across relevant areas. This position reports directly to the Program Director and is supported by the Central Leadership Team.

Essential Duties

With support of the Program Leadership, and Central Team, the Family Advocate works to ensure the following :

Strategic Oversight

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures
• Provide leadership in implementing family engagement strategies that align with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Ensure that family engagement practices are regularly monitored and evaluated for effectiveness.

Family Engagement

Community Engagement

Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance

Record Maintenance, Screening and Assessment

Data Analysis

Professional Development

Minimum Qualifications : The Family Advocate must have qualifications that satisfy Federal Head Start requirements, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations.

Depending on one's education and certification, a Family Advocate may fall into one of the following categories :

Family Advocate I : Must possess a High School Diploma and a

Family Advocate II : Must possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent credits (in any area

Family Advocate III : Must possess a Bachelor's Degree (in any area

Family Advocate IV : Must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work.

Key Competencies :

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender / sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Qualifications

Education High School (required)

Experience 1 years : Experience advocating for families (required)

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