What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at Trumbull Community Action Program?
Trumbull Community Action Program
Job Description
Title of Position:
Family Advocate
Responsible To:
Parent, Family, Community Engagement Manager
Employee Type:
Hourly
General Summary of Position:
The Family Advocate is responsible for partnering with Head Start families to ensure all needs and goals are met in a timely manner. This is accomplished by meeting with the families to complete the Family Needs Assessment (FNA) and the Family Partnership Agreement (FPA).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
Salary range is contingent upon experience and available funding. Benefits including hospitalization and agency pension plan are also available after successful completion of employment probationary period.
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Job Description
Title of Position:
Family Advocate
Responsible To:
Parent, Family, Community Engagement Manager
Employee Type:
Hourly
General Summary of Position:
The Family Advocate is responsible for partnering with Head Start families to ensure all needs and goals are met in a timely manner. This is accomplished by meeting with the families to complete the Family Needs Assessment (FNA) and the Family Partnership Agreement (FPA).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Directly responsible for managing assigned case load of families.
- Serve as liaison between families and available community resources
- Maintaining documentation of all contacts and attempted contacts with families
- Ensure family needs and goals are identified and met.
- Ensure that families are aware of community services and resources and how to access those resources
- Provide timely follow-up on child absences, emergent family needs, or concerns.
- Ability to accurately and efficiently data enter information into data management software
- Maintaining accurate and complete child files
- Organize and attend monthly parent meetings
- Assist in the recruitment and registration of potential program participants county wide
- Submit accurate reports monthly and as requested.
- Develop and implement strategies and activities to involve families in all components of Head Start
- Maintaining strict adherence to TCAP Code of Conduct and TCAP Policies and Procedures including being a Mandated Reporter
- Ensuring all documentation relating to job duties is accurate and submitted in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with TCAP staff, children, and families
- Will travel to centers throughout the county to support classrooms on a regular basis and as needed.
- Occasional exposure to severe weather, heat, communicable diseases, loud noise, blood, and other bodily fluids
- Occasionally attend functions or perform duties outside of normal working hours
- Must attend specialized professional development
- Maintain current knowledge of HSPPS and Daycare Licensing Regulations
- Create and maintain an Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) account
- Other duties as assigned by TCAP management in fulfillment of the goals and mission of TCAP
- A bachelor’s degree in Family Development, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or related fields required
- Must be familiar with Early Childhood Education data management systems.
- Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point), basic technology usage skills, and basic math skills.
- Must have excellent organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work without direct supervision, with initiative, self-discipline, and accountability.
- Must be able and committed to continuous strict adherence to TCAP’s Confidentiality Policy and confidentiality guidelines in accordance with The Head Start Performance Standards and other pertinent regulations.
- Must be able and committed to constantly exhibit patience, professionalism, and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources, and the public.
- Must have a pleasant and professional demeanor, a positive attitude, and be a team player.
- Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License, have reliable, on-site transportation, and show proof of current vehicle insurance; travel is required for this position and site and/or classroom assignment is subject to change
- Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
- Must pass pre-employment, scheduled, and random background checks and drug testing.
- Must be able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds
- Must be culturally sensitive and able to work with individuals with various backgrounds
- Must be sensitive to the needs and problems of children and families, handicapped, and socio-economically disadvantaged residents of Trumbull County
Salary range is contingent upon experience and available funding. Benefits including hospitalization and agency pension plan are also available after successful completion of employment probationary period.
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