What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate Assistant position at Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas?
Community Action Inc., of Central Texas
Job Vacancy #23-89
Job Vacancy #23-89
JOB TITLE: Family Advocate Assistant STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Family Services Coordinator SALARY: $15.81-$17.98/Hr.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time; 40 Hrs./Wk. 7:30 AM-3:30 PM LOCATION: Henry Bush CDC – San Marcos, TX
MISSION:
Helping Central Texans improve economics self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.
JOB SUMMARY:
Participate in the realization of the Community Action Mission: Community Action mobilizes its resources and engages the community to families out of poverty and to ensure their children's success in school.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Assists the Family Advocate to support their delivery of comprehensive case management.
- Approaches communication with children, parents, staff, and community with the intent to preserve relationships.
- Assists in Center operations with the guidance of the Family Advocate and Center Director.
- In coordination with the Family Advocate, assist with transporting following agency procedures.
- Assists in maintaining child's files.
- Reports all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1 800 252 5400 and following agency policy and procedures.
- Assures confidentiality is maintained at all times.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience Requirements
- 1 year experience working in a social service environment that required communicating with clients.
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in both Spanish and English.
REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be able to lift 25-30 pounds.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Daily access to transportation.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License-Class C.
- Vehicle insurance (personal injury and liability).
- Must be flexible with hours.
- Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the agency’s expense.
- Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Criminal Background Check required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
- Fingerprinting required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
Salary : $16 - $18
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