What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Outreach Advocate position at Cooperative Association for Special Education?
Position Type : Support Staff
Date Posted : 12 / 19 / 2024
Location : CASE
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date :
Until position is filled.
Family Outreach Advocate : The Family Outreach Advocate is responsible for outreach with parents, caregivers and families with young children; promote Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative (GECC) resources as well as collective community resources; and foster and build relationships with families. The Family Outreach Advocate is under the supervision of the GECC Coordinator.
Position Type : 0.5 FTE, 105 workdays per year
Position Hours = 7.5 hours per day
Position Qualifications / Requirements :
- High School degree or equivalent education, required.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with children and families, required.
- Experience working with families with lower incomes, preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
- Resident of the GECC community preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficiency in use of social media apps (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram).
- Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently, and handle multiple demands.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Ability to work with diverse constituencies in a professional manner.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
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