What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at Guardian Angel Settlement Association?
Family Advocate
Enrollment/Recruitment
Performs tasks associated with the Family Advocate program area, including Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA), Family and Community Engagement, Education, and Health program services.
Collect health, insurance, and income documentation for enrollment.
Engage with the community to recruit families for enrollment.
Recruit families and assist in completing applications and obtaining subsidies.
Complete home visits to client/family residences for enrollments, due to absenteeism, or child safety/well-being concerns (25% required).
Family Support
Works cooperatively with staff, families and community representatives to ensure that the program effectively meets the goals, mission and challenges of GASA and the needs of the community.
Respect and respond appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
Support families in being active program participants and in following program policies and requirements to build personal responsibility (such as child assessments, health documents, parenting programs, etc.)
Provide social/emotional support to families and referrals to proper services in crisis situations.
Provides strong, effective, and responsive advocacy for Head Start children and families, working within a relationship-based model that practices and promotes the philosophy and mission of Head Start and GASA.
Educate parents on Parent Council, Policy Council, and other available committees and community opportunities that will promote parent leadership and advocacy, along with supporting families as they engage in volunteering.
Create and coordinates services and activities with families, staff and the community to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development.
Promote parent involvement through collaborative partnerships, which encourage the educational, social and emotional development of all Head Start families. Engages in regular communications with parents and children; provides education, information, and support using home visits, parent contacts, parent meetings and newsletters.
Administrative
Become knowledgeable in the use of Child Plus for the management and documentation of all work done with children and families.
Responsible for monthly tracking and producing required reports for the Program Information Report data relevant to the Family Engagement service area.
Design and deliver formal presentations in coordination with Senior Director of Early Childhood Education.
Ensure that all work is done in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, and GASA policies and procedures.
Assist in other program areas as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Organization Activities/ (as appropriate and/or required)
Attends and actively participates in all staff development opportunities, staff meetings, and trainings as required
Participates in agency events, meetings, and activities, which may include an occasional evening or weekend
Performs other duties as assigned
Assists in training and orientation of new staff as assigned
Abides by agency policies, procedures, and protocols
Maintains ethical and professional standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Human Services, Social Work, or related field. Prefer the following: Three to five years of experience working in a social work-related field and experience working in a preschool or Head Start setting.
Supervision:
This position is under the direction of the Senior Director of Early Childhood Education and reports to the Child Development and Education Coordinator.
Salary:
This position is a non-exempt (salary) position 45-48k.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K & 401K Matching Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Professional development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Work Conditions & Environment
Inside environmental conditions, such as in typical office or administrative work
Ability to work in a high-intensity environment with measurable accountability.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and adaptable to change.
Ability to be flexible in work hours and willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends when necessary.
The employee must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs.
The employee should have the ability to maintain focus and productivity while seated for long durations.
Performs tasks associated with the Family Advocate program area, including Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA), Family and Community Engagement, Education, and Health program services.
Collect health, insurance, and income documentation for enrollment.
Engage with the community to recruit families for enrollment.
Recruit families and assist in completing applications and obtaining subsidies.
Complete home visits to client/family residences for enrollments, due to absenteeism, or child safety/well-being concerns (25% required).
Family Support
Works cooperatively with staff, families and community representatives to ensure that the program effectively meets the goals, mission and challenges of GASA and the needs of the community.
Respect and respond appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
Support families in being active program participants and in following program policies and requirements to build personal responsibility (such as child assessments, health documents, parenting programs, etc.)
Provide social/emotional support to families and referrals to proper services in crisis situations.
Provides strong, effective, and responsive advocacy for Head Start children and families, working within a relationship-based model that practices and promotes the philosophy and mission of Head Start and GASA.
Educate parents on Parent Council, Policy Council, and other available committees and community opportunities that will promote parent leadership and advocacy, along with supporting families as they engage in volunteering.
Create and coordinates services and activities with families, staff and the community to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development.
Promote parent involvement through collaborative partnerships, which encourage the educational, social and emotional development of all Head Start families. Engages in regular communications with parents and children; provides education, information, and support using home visits, parent contacts, parent meetings and newsletters.
Administrative
Become knowledgeable in the use of Child Plus for the management and documentation of all work done with children and families.
Responsible for monthly tracking and producing required reports for the Program Information Report data relevant to the Family Engagement service area.
Design and deliver formal presentations in coordination with Senior Director of Early Childhood Education.
Ensure that all work is done in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, and GASA policies and procedures.
Assist in other program areas as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Organization Activities/ (as appropriate and/or required)
Attends and actively participates in all staff development opportunities, staff meetings, and trainings as required
Participates in agency events, meetings, and activities, which may include an occasional evening or weekend
Performs other duties as assigned
Assists in training and orientation of new staff as assigned
Abides by agency policies, procedures, and protocols
Maintains ethical and professional standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Human Services, Social Work, or related field. Prefer the following: Three to five years of experience working in a social work-related field and experience working in a preschool or Head Start setting.
Supervision:
This position is under the direction of the Senior Director of Early Childhood Education and reports to the Child Development and Education Coordinator.
Salary:
This position is a non-exempt (salary) position 45-48k.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K & 401K Matching Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Professional development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Work Conditions & Environment
Inside environmental conditions, such as in typical office or administrative work
Ability to work in a high-intensity environment with measurable accountability.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and adaptable to change.
Ability to be flexible in work hours and willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends when necessary.
The employee must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs.
The employee should have the ability to maintain focus and productivity while seated for long durations.
