Family Advocate--Lebanon

Why Join Us:

Warren County Community Services, Inc. (WCCS) is a progressive Community Action Agency that is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and compassionate learning environment for all children at our Early Learning Centers. We prioritize mental health, emotional well-being, and educational equity with our offerings of Early Head Start and Head Start classes. Our goal is to empower children and families to overcome challenges and succeed in life. By joining our team, you will contribute to an organization that values empathy, compassion, and inclusive education.

Hours:

Full time, Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm.

Our Mission:

WCCS Early Learning Centers nurture child development and strengthen families by providing the highest quality inclusive early learning experiences, trauma-responsive care and services in partnerships with families and our community.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Family Advocate to join our team and make a lasting impact on children’s lives. As a Family Advocate, you will work closely with staff at the Center to achieve the mission of WCCS and the Early Learning Centers. You will recruit children, complete registrations, and support families in reaching their goals identified in the Family Partnership Agreements. In your role, you will involve families and the community in program activities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for outreach, recruitment, and registration process that ensures full enrollment of income eligible children.
• Complete Family Profiles and Family Partnership Agreements with parents during or within 30 days of registration. Make appropriate referrals and document follow-up to support families in reaching their goals.
• Make personal contacts and home visits as needed to follow up on child and family needs identified.
• Attend training and staff meetings as required, including college classes toward a Family Advocate certificate. (Tuition costs are paid by the agency after one year of employment when funds are available)
• Monitor Records of Excused Absences and contact parents of assigned children with excessive absences.
• Initiate and support center staff in making arrangements for monthly family engagement events, including childcare, refreshments, room set-up, notes to parents, and parent education.
• Assist in developing and implementing parent training in response to identified family needs, as part of the Family Partnership process.
• Establish and maintain a role of advocacy for Head Start families with other community agencies, by serving on advisory groups for other community agencies, joining community organizations, and/or attending local government meetings.
• Collect In-kind, Family Contact forms, attendance forms, monthly notes, screening results, heights and weights, follow-up plans, IEP progress reports, and copies of Child Care Assistance letters from Human Services.
• Attend monthly Family Advocate Meetings called by Family Service Manager.
• Track all family needs assessments, services, referrals and follow-ups provided.

Our Ideal Candidate (Family Advocate):

• Family Advocate Certificate OR Associate’s degree with a concentration in social work, family studies, sociology, or psychology.
• Ability to relate to staff, parents, and other professionals.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Technology skills in word processing and data entry.
• Knowledge of social services resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding child and family information.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Utilize strategies to remain calm and positive during stressful situations.
• Possess reliable transportation and a valid OH Driver’s License.

Benefits:

WCCS is committed to seeking talented and motivated individuals for a wide range of positions. Our staff experiences the satisfaction of impacting and improving lives and families in the Warren County community. We invite you to bring your talents and your ambition and become part of something special as we focus on helping our neighbors in Warren County.

· Work-life balance: No weekends, paid Winter/Holiday Break and Spring Break.

· Full time benefits: Paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, vision, 403B (retirement plan) with employer match, life insurance, LT disability, and educational assistance.

• Professional development opportunities in early childhood education.
• A collaborative, supportive working environment with a mission-driven focus.

Warren County Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact Human Resources at 513-292-0298 to request assistance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person