Family Advocate

Salary Range:

EHS Family Advocate*:

Salary Range: $22.03 - $25.29

HS Family Advocate*:

Salary Range: $20.36 - $23.38

* 2% Bilingual Enhancement and/or 8% Tahoe Basin

Vision:

To establish children and families as our Nation’s Top Priority

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Values:

The entire KidZCommunity organization is dedicated to creating and fostering a supportive environment which promotes trust, respect, professional growth, and quality leadership.

Professional Ethics:

At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education . All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

Summary:

The Family Advocate assumes primary responsibility for supporting parents with family engagement, health services, and accessing family service resources by connecting them to their community. The Family Advocate is responsible for ongoing communication with center staff to ensure that families’ needs, and goals are documented and supported. The Family Advocate maintains complete confidentiality when working with families as outlined in KidZCommunity’s Confidentiality Agreement.

Reporting Requirements:

The Family Advocate is directly supervised by the Family Services Coordinator II or Lead Family Advocate.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:

This is a full- or part-time, non-exempt position. Months vary based on program design and families served.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates within the KidZCommunity vision/mission/values.
• Operates from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Understands and operates using Equity Practices.
• Follows the Head Start Performance Standards & Title 5.
• Follows the personnel policies & procedures.
• Operates within the KidZCommunity health & safety policies & procedures (ie timely health & safety daily checklist).
• KidZCommunity Operations Manual and Child Development Classroom Policies and Procedures.
• Understands and operates using Equity Practices including cultural and family beliefs.
• Follows agency timelines.
• Works with families to develop Family Needs Assessment, family partnership agreements, and goal setting.
• Conducts home visits as needed to follow up on program services and progress on goals.
• Ensures all required data is entered into ChildPlus.net, including health and family services data, and any other information relevant to the child and family.
• Attends scheduled child family focus meetings with teaching staff.
• Knows what resources are available in the local area and links families to the resources they need.
• Maintain communication and contact logs.
• Actively recruits parent delegates for PC and committees.
• Attends scheduled monthly case management, reflective supervision and family advocate support groups.
• Follows the recruitment plan, attendance policy & enrollment process.
• Maintains children's files, including health and medical information.
• Engaging families to schedule and complete health, dental, and mental health evaluations and completing follow up based on the schedule of well care appointments.
• Communicates with the health unit regarding pertinent health information such as communicable disease outbreaks, updates on health follow-up, etc.
• Uses knowledge of family dynamics and positive guidance techniques when working with families.
• Plans and designs parent meetings.
• Interacts with children, families, and staff appropriately.
• Provides parents with information to gain understanding of how to advocate for their children's needs.
• Builds relationships in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Dependability:

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Team Participation:
• Step in where needed
• Anticipate needs for daily routines

Professionalism:

• Confidentiality
• Dress standards
• Health Hygiene & Safety
• Strength based communication

Language Abilities:

• Ability to read and write effectively.

Other Abilities:

• Maintain accurate records.
• Work effectively with infants and toddlers, staff and parents.
• Relate to persons from diverse cultures and to families from varied incomes.
• Must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Experience:

• One year experience in infant/toddler care a plus.

Education and Permits:

• Twelve (12) units in Psychology or Social Work with an emphasis on Human Development or Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field required within in 18 months of hire.
• Continuous enrollment of at least three (3) units per semester to obtain an AA in either Psychology or Social Work.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, crouching, crawling, kneeling, carrying, or twisting while holding an infant/toddler in arms; regularly sitting in chairs and on floor. Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Use of Senses: Ability to articulate a normal conversation with normal hearing whether verbal or over the telephone. Normal vision corrected if necessary.
• Environmental Conditions: The duties of this position are usually performed in a hazard-free indoor environment and occasionally outdoors in weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.
• Atmospheric Conditions: No fumes, odors, dust, mildew, smoke, gasses or poor ventilation.

Other Requirements:

• Department of Justice Fingerprint and child abuse index clearance.
• Post-offer physical examination; TB clearance; proof of immunization or immunity to pertussis and measles; and annual flu vaccination or signed declination.
• Current Pediatric First Aid Certificate; current Infant/Child CPR Certificate.

PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

I, (print name) _______________________________, have read and understand my role and responsibilities as Family Advocate HS/EHS, which are outlined in the attached job description. I agree to comply with and follow those guidelines. I understand that the role and responsibilities outlined in the job description are the elements of how my performance shall be evaluated.

__________________________________________ _____________________

Employee Signature Date

__________________________________________ _____________________

Supervisor Signature Date

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of KidZCommunity to promote equal employment opportunities through a continuing program of practices designed to enhance employment and advancement of only the most qualified and dedicated personnel without regard to race, color, citizenship status, immigration status, national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, gender, gender identity, transgender, gender expression, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or record or history of cancer), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, age (40 or older), religion, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, political or religious affiliations (includes religious dress and grooming practices), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.03 - $25.29 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grass Valley, CA 95945: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23