What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate - Somerset NJ position at HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated?
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Somerset, NJ - Somerset, NJ
Remote Type
N / A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Family Development Credential (FDC)
Salary Range
20.88 - $22.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Undisclosed
Job Category
Undisclosed
Description
The Family Advocate is responsible for coordinating comprehensive services for children and families as defined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards, for a caseload assigned. This position performs functions in compliance with specific agency / funding and licensing requirements and the Head Start Program Performance Standards in the content areas of Health, Nutrition, Parent Involvement and Social Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Conduct outreach activities for the recruitment of children; complete intake / registration process of prospective enrollees and provide orientation on philosophy of program and services provided to prospective parents / guardians.
- Develop, in collaboration with the family, an individualized family partnership plan with goals and action plans, including timelines and responsibilities, and follow up with families on the progress toward meeting their goals.
- Advocate for families as needed, support them in advocating for themselves and assist families in crisis.
- Utilize the child and family tracking software by performing data entry functions and generating and analyzing reports.
- Maintain accurate and up to date children files and secure all required documentation including : written authorizations, CACFP documentation, screenings, assessments and immunizations and health history.
- Administer medication to enrolled children in accordance with the program's "Medication Administration Policy and Procedures."
- Administer health screenings and assist education staff and parents / guardians with conducting developmental screenings and assessments, reviewing Individual Education Plans, Nutrition, Speech and / or Emotional-Behavioral assessments / plans.
- Conduct home visits for all children and families enrolled as needed and appropriate.
- Actively participate in special community events and agency-wide initiatives including development events and activities.
- Perform any other duties as assigned in support of agency and program needs and operations.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : (Must be fully met in order to qualify for position)
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : (Optional, used to determine best match in candidates)
Salary : $21 - $22
