Family Resource Advocate - Early Head Start

Our mission at Northern Panhandle Head Start is to provide a high quality, family focused program uniquely designed to prepare children for learning and life. Our staff of caring professionals work together to provide quality services for children and their family members throughout the community.

Right now, Northern Panhandle Head Start has an exciting career opportunity available for a caring individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their family members. As a Family Resource Advocate, you will be working with our Early Head Start families to ensure that they receive comprehensive services and are able to support their children with school readiness goals.

We offer exceptional benefits to our employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We provide 14 paid holidays throughout the year, as well as additional paid time off accrual. We offer education assistance/tuition reimbursement and paid professional development for our employees as well.

Candidates for the Family Resource Advocate position must have at least a high school diploma or a GED with experience working in the social services field. Candidates must also be willing to obtain Head Start Family Engagement Certification within 18 months of their hire date.

If you are a caring person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the community, apply at Northern Panhandle Head Start today!

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan (employer contributes 8.5% after employee has been employed for 1 year)
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid time off accrual
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for education assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional development
• Employee assistance program

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Social Services, Mental Health, Family Development or related field preferred.
• Must be willing to obtain Head Start Family Engagement Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Experience in the Social Service Field preferred.
• Ability to work with families in diverse situations.
• Knowledge of existing community resources.
• Valid driver’s license and properly insured automobile.
• Computer knowledge/data entry skills utilizing the Microsoft Office suite.
• Sitting, standing, climbing stairs, lifting boxes, driving, and ability to keep pace with children by moving quickly.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct recruitment, enrollment, and outreach for full enrollment at all times to ensure that center attendance reaches performance standards guidelines of 85%.
• Establish mutually respectful partnerships with families. This will include communication using appropriate verbal and nonverbal messages as well as reflective listening skills.
• Develop family partnership agreements with each family using strengths-based assessments that describe their goals, strengths, needs, resources and support networks as well as necessary community services and supports.
• Conduct regular home visits with each assigned family based on the needs of the family.
• Assist families with obtaining and maintaining health needs for children.
• Provide support and guidance for parents, including monthly parent meetings, program activities, educational opportunities, parent curriculum, and trainings; encourage and assist with family participation in all activities.
• Develop and apply working knowledge of health, mental health, disabilities, and child development in order to ensure comprehensive service delivery to children and families.
• Perform high quality documentation and submit paperwork and records in a timely manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15