What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at West Central Community Action?
FAMILY ADVOCATE NEEDED FOR HARLAN IOWA HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM
WCCA seeks a Family Advocate for the Harlan-area Head Start /Early Head Start Program. Duties of this position include: engaging and supporting the families of the children enrolled in the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs through assessment and goal setting, knowledge of community resources, parent education, team collaboration, and recruitment of children for the program.
Solid record keeping skills and maintaining confidentiality is required. Family Advocate’s must enjoy working with families from various cultural, economic, social backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field is preferred or experience in lieu of education with in the human services field. Will consider AA/AS in social work or related field as well. Family Advocate’s must be excellent communicators, have good organizational and recordkeeping skills, dependable transportation. Valid drivers’ license and auto liability insurance is required.
This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits that include health, dental, life, vacation, sick & holiday pay, IPERS and 403(B) retirement programs.
Visit our website, learn more about this position and program, and then apply online at westcentralca.org
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, West Central Community Action affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in any of its programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the Agency.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at West Central Community Action are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Iowa, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
Neither this job posting nor any submission of your resume or letter of application should be construed as an offer, guarantee, or length of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.08 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18