Petersburg Family Health Advocate 1

Essential Functions Include

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Develops positive, trusting relationships with families and staff.
• Provide support and education to families in the areas of family services, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, financial issues, and disabilities to strengthen families.
• Complete required reports, records, and case notes on each child. Enter data into appropriate software programs.
• Assist parents with individualized goal setting by providing a program that meets the family’s interests, and abilities.
• Facilitate appointment-making by families to obtain necessary services, including assisting with transportation needs,
• appointment reminders, and direct advocacy with service providers.
• Assist parents with translation to enable participation in program functions.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate parent meetings and parent training on a variety of topics.
• Participate in agency activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environments

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Related experience or training in a social services field.
• Social Services Credential within 18 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurability, and cleared state driving record check.

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Social Services or a related field of study.
• Two years related experience working in the social services field, preferably with young children, adults, and low-income families.
• Knowledge of community service agencies and resources.

Position Summary

The Family Health Advocate at Mid-Columbia Children’s Council (MCCC) creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall family well-being. They also provide case management to act as a liaison between families, staff, and the community. The Family Health Advocate provides support and education in the areas of positive parent-child relationships, families as lifelong educators and learners, program transitions, and connections to peers and the community. The Family Health Advocate encourages all family members to become advocates and leaders for their children and family.