Family Advocate

POSITION TITLE : Family Advocate

DEPARTMENT : Early Childhood

LOCATION(S) : Brooklyn

REPORTS TO : Family & Community Partnership Coordinator

SALARY RANGE : $36,960- $47,520 (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off)

DATE : July 2024

SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, or 9 am-5 pm 10 am-6 pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs

JOB SUMMARY : The Family Advocate is responsible for carrying out the Parent, Family, & Community Engagement (PFCE) component of the program in connection with the partner's School Readiness Goals (SGR), & areas of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, & Attendance (ERSEA) as per the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) to ensure high quality service delivery in accordance with local, state, & federal regulations. Field work is required along with meeting families / planning / record keeping / training. For the start-up phase for 2 years this will be an evolving position. Interim roles and responsibilities will be adjusted and this position requires an individual to be flexible. Job responsibilities will be revisited once all center-based sites are up and running.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Required to have at minimum a credential / certification, Associates or Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field;
• Experience working with families of children from birth to 48 months
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team & independently
• Experience, training, and skills in assisting the parents of young children in advocating and decision-making for their families. Ability to develop positive relationships with children and parents
• Working knowledge of local community-based agencies and resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, knowledge of web-based data systems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
• Participate in required professional development activities to enhance skills
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid
• Bilingual English / Spanish / Chinese strongly preferred

PRE- EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Under the direct supervision of the Family Services Coordinator, the Family Advocate shall be responsible for :

HOW TO APPLY :

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

No phone calls, please

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!