Family Advocate

Job Type

Full-time

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Family Advocate is responsible for enrolling eligible children and families into the Head Start program, maintaining full center enrollment, and building supportive, professional relationships with families. Ensures family strengths and needs are assessed and that appropriate referrals and follow-up services are provided.

Key Responsibilities :

Enrollment & Eligibility

• Collaborate with Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) to identify and refer eligible children and families.
• Recruit, interview, and enroll eligible children based on selection criteria; maintain accurate waitlists and re-enroll as needed.
• Enter and manage application data in Child Plus and ensure full center enrollment is maintained.

Program Compliance & Documentation

Family Engagement & Support

Community & Parent Involvement

Advocacy & Reporting

(These job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as required.)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :

CERTIFICATIONS :

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS :

Salary Description

$18.63 - $ 23.38 per hour