Head Start Family Advocate (Bilingual is a MUST)

IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION

Program Name: Early Learning Center Preschool / Head Start

Job Location: 1 New York Ave. Newark, NJ 07015

Job Title: Head Start Family Advocate

Reports to: Petra Lebron

Title: Parent, Family and Community Engagement Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

FLSA Status

X Exempt

• Nonexempt

Type of position:

X Full-time Consultant/Contractor

Part-time Intern

Other comments: Eligible for Competitive Medical Benefits, Paid Time off, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Fund.

JOB DUTIES

The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a 45-year nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and empower individuals, families and groups in realizing their aspirations and, together, work to create a just, vibrant and sustainable community. ICC strives to address the needs of our diverse, multi-lingual, multi-cultural community. Today, ICC serves more than 1000 children and families every day with a wide range of programs and services. ICC also strengthens communities through advocacy, neighborhood organizing, and community development initiatives

• Ensure Head Start , Newark District , Head Start and NAEYC Standards are met
• Link home and school
• Recruitment, registration, enrollment and attendance of all children
• Asses family needs and provide referrals

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist families in setting goals, connecting with appropriate community resources and making transitions
• Assess family health insurance needs
• Serves as a liaison between families and the Center to enhance the relationship between teachers and families
• Is knowledgeable about community resources and referrals for parents and how to connect them
• Collaborates on parents’ education activities, workshops and events based on their needs and /or suggestions
• Serves as a resource to the preschool intervention and referral team along with teacher
• Conducts intake process in an organized and efficient manner
• Makes sure all intake forms are complete and correct
• Provides reports to the District and Head Start as needed
• Attends community activities and events such as parades, festivals, community walks, health fairs and conferences
• Participate in recruiting efforts including in evening and weekends as needed
• Maintains a file for each enrolled family in a locked cabinet
• Attends all required workshops, trainings and meetings
• Completes a minimum of two annual home/personal visits with each family
• Maintains confidentiality for individual children and families and protect privacy of records
• Respects diversity, appreciate the culture of each child, and establish partnerships with family members actively and meaningfully
• Recognizes the family as the primary context for children’s development and learning
• Respects and support all participates equally
• Establishes effective oral and written communication with families, and share information
• Is responsible for reporting attendance
• Recognizes subtle signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect, and report suspected cases
• Models collaborative behavior and teamwork
• Assumes an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities
• Maintains good attendance
• Maintains good punctuality
• Maintains the highest standards of personal cleanliness and present a neat and professional appearance at all times
• Maintains a professional attitude and loyalty to the Organization at all time

At minimum a credential or certification in social work, humans services, family services, counseling or a related field or FDC credential necessary or the intent to obtain immediately after hiring.

Bilingual (English/Portuguese) or (English/Spanish)

Knowledgeable about HS performance standards preferred

Must have state CARI check and finger print completed

Ability to relate, with sensitivity, to parents/guardians and preschool children

Certified in first aid and CPR

Must hold a current driver’s license and own a car for home visits

Must have time flexibility to accommodate to families schedules

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: ICC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to elchiring@ironboundcc.org with the subject line “Family Advocate”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $41,600