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Family Advocate - Troy
Family Advocate - TroyCORS Head Start • Troy, OH, US
Family Advocate - Troy

Family Advocate - Troy

CORS Head Start • Troy, OH, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Family Advocate – Troy at CORS Head Start

Position type : Hourly; Pay range : $14.84 – $21.23 per hour. Minimum requirement : high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, complete and maintain enrollment with eligible families, develop rapport and provide ongoing service through interactions.
  • Initiate Family Strengths Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements; provide ongoing support to help families accomplish identified goals.
  • Enter data in real time to ensure program integrity.
  • Partner with local community resources and agencies.
  • Advocate for families, leading them toward healthy self-reliance.
  • Encourage and support families to ensure completion of child health screenings.
  • Assist families in finding a medical and dental home.
  • Guide families to utilize available services; assist them in identifying crisis intervention services and continued support.
  • Collaborate with teachers to ensure communication that enables families and children to succeed; keep program flow seamless.
  • Plan and co-facilitate Parent Meetings and Family Fun Nights.

Qualifications

  • Minimum : high school diploma or equivalent; preferred social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related degree.
  • Within 18 months of hire, obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field.
  • Associate's degree preferred; if no related degree or credential, 2 years of social services experience required.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs. and work flexible hours.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history.
  • Excellent interviewing and active listening skills; knowledge of drug culture in communities.
  • Background check, drug test, and physical required.

    • Benefits

  • Generous leave, 401(k), student loan forgiveness, paid education, comprehensive benefits.

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