Advocate II/III

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for supporting family engagement in the program by offering activities that support parent-child relationships, parent’s needs, referral and indirect service (health, social services, education and nutrition) assist parents in advocating for their children in the community and school system, recruiting, registering families and children and maintaining family and child records and files. PROGRAM SERVICES Works directly with Head Start families to identify interests, needs and strengths as per the Family Assessment and Partnership Agreement, supports family in developing accomplishing goals to meet family interests and needs, which can include referrals to community agencies serving the needs of the client population, support systems to encourage self-sufficiency and provide support for requests for assistance and/or training. Works with all staff to integrate parent and family engagement strategies into all systems and program services to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development. Works with Deputy Director-Direct Services and Center staff to implement a research-based curriculum for parents. Completes the Family Assessment, Partnership Agreement and follow-ups within required timelines. Assists families to become advocates for their children and family in community and public-school settings. Develops a recruitment plan along with ERSEA Specialist to ensure Head Start eligible children are recruited and enrolled in the program. Responsible for maintaining an active waiting list to ensure vacancies are filled timely and maintain compliance with Head Start regulations. Responsible for the registration of children/families. Ensure that children/families participating in the Head Start and/or State programs provide accurate information and when necessary, assist families in obtaining needed eligibility documentation. Provides input for the development of recruitment, selection, and att Community Action Partnership of Madera County (CAPMC) is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Since it was incorporated in 1965, CAPMC has been making a positive difference in our county. CAPMC is committed to improving the social well-being and economic capacity of low to moderate-income individuals and families, as well as providing opportunities to achieve economic independence. Madera County’s anti-poverty agency, CAPMC serves the low and moderate income residents annually through its broad spectrum of programs and resources. With over 50 years of service and with many anti-poverty programs, CAPMC is a key contributor to the vitality of Madera County. Our services respond to community needs in the following ways: Crisis Intervention Victim Services Child Development Resources Child Care Resource & Referral Help Paying for Child Care Madera Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Madera/Mariposa Regional Head Start Fresno Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Child Care Services in Fresno County Financial Assistance Energy Assistance Weatherizing your Home Help Paying for Child Care Shelter Shunammite Place Permanent Supportive Housing for chronically homeless Martha Diaz Shelter Transportation Senior Transportation in Eastern Madera County Medical Escort Van in Eastern Madera County Learn more about our Head Start Department "Regional Head Start serves children 3 to 5 years of age in Madera and Mariposa Counties. The program is center-based program with full-day and part-day options. The program services begins in August through May of each year. Madera Migrant/Seasonal Head Start serves children 6 weeks old to 5 years old that live in Madera County. The Migrant program has two seasons, traditional and winter. The traditional program runs from May to end of October and the winter program runs from early-November to February. Hours of service are between 8 to 10 hours per day. Early Head Start is a home-based program created to teach parents how to become their child’s first teacher. The program serves 0 – 3 years old including pregnant mothers. The Family Facilitator visits the home once a week for an hour and a half. Socialization is held twice a month where parents bring their children to interact and participate in activities provided by Family Facilitators. Early Head Start is an all year round program." Advocate III Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, or related field. Experience in case management preferred. Ensures yearly a minimum of 15 hours of professional growth hours are completed and documented. Advocate II Associate’s degree in in Social Work, Sociology, or related field. Two years of work experience in the field of social service. Experience in case management preferred. Ensures yearly a minimum of 15 hours of professional growth hours are completed and documented. LICENSES / CERTIFICATES / PERMITS: Must obtain Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire.