Bilingual Family Community Advocate - Early Childhood Education Center

Volunteers of America Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Colorado seeks a Bilingual Family Community Advocate for their Early Childhood Education Center. This full-time role emphasizes bilingual communication and community outreach to recruit and enroll families while ensuring compliance with ERSEA. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Human Services or related, with experience in case management and a passion for supporting diverse families. The position includes comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly pay range.

Benefits

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or closely related field; Family Development Credential within first 6 months.
• Two years of case management and family support experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Conducts community outreach to recruit and enroll eligible children and families.
• Manages records and data submission regarding enrollment and attendance.
• Assesses families' strengths and links them to services in the community.

Skills

Bilingual communication (Spanish and English)

Community outreach

Parent involvement facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Overview

Bilingual Family Community Advocate - Early Childhood Education Center. This role at Volunteers of America Colorado requires bilingual (Spanish and English) communication and community outreach to recruit and enroll eligible children and families, with emphasis on ERSEA compliance, data tracking, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive case management to connect families to VOA and community services.

Job Summary

The Family Community Advocate conducts community outreach efforts to recruit and enroll eligible children and families in compliance with ERSEA. This position is responsible for record keeping and data submission regarding enrollment and attendance. Using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive case management approach, the Family Community Advocate assesses families’ strengths and links families to services within VOA and in the community. The role also works to encourage parent participation in training events and volunteering in center activities. The Advocate collaborates with a team to meet Head Start Performance Standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Family Services team, the teaching teams, and the Education Coordinator to design and implement activities to increase parent involvement in program activities, community activities and family literacy activities.
• Responsible for outreach and recruitment with the Family Service Team to ensure site enrollments of eligible children, assist parents in meeting enrollment criteria and maintain a prioritized wait list for interested families.
• Utilizes a database to track enrollment and attendance for the program, collecting information from teaching staff and the Family Services team.
• Documents monthly attendance and enrollment changes and reports to the Head Start Director, agency, teaching staff, and Family Service team.
• Prepares and submits required reports and administrative forms to Head Start Director.
• Provides case management services and supports families in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Develops rapport with families and maintains ongoing communication with families through classroom contacts, home visits, phone calls, and distribution of monthly calendars and other written materials.
• Uses pre-established procedures to develop individualized, flexible, accessible and responsive choices for each family’s unique strengths and needs, and assists families to define and set attainable goals.
• Guides families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services.
• Initiates and tracks in-kind services, including recruitment and supervision of parent volunteers.
• Works closely with assigned classroom team, occasionally filling in for the teacher or teacher assistant when necessary.
• Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences and workshops to meet the needs of the position.
• Performs duties in a professional manner, adhering to the Social Work Code of Ethics, and maintaining the confidentiality of all information.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Colorado Early Childhood Licensing requirements
• Head Start Performance Standards
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma Informed Care

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or closely related field with equivalent relevant experience and/or Family Development Credential within the first 6 months of employment.
• Two years providing case management and family support required.
• Demonstrated ability in building rapport with families from diverse backgrounds and facilitating parent involvement in program activities.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English; able to translate both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of how children, adults, and elderly learn.
• Ability to facilitate large group trainings to adults
• Knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and requirements for early childhood centers.
• Knowledge of CACFP, DPP, CPP, Denver Great Kids Head Start, and CCAP
• Ability to read detailed child educational plans
• Ability to maintain a positive organizational culture
• Understanding of human diversity
• Understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, NAEYC Code of Ethics, and the Social Workers Code of Ethics

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Working conditions are generally inside the building. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting or pushing, up to 50 lbs. Occasional work outside, on a playground or at community events. Office noise level is low; classroom and gym noise levels can be loud.

Expected Hours Of Work

Full Time: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Pay Range

$21.00-$22.00/hr

Benefits & Additional Details

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status. Vacation Time. Sick Time. Paid Holidays. Floating Holidays. Personal Days. Tuition Assistance. Pension Plan. 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match. Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance. Life Insurance. Accident Insurance. Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program. Employee Discount Program. LifeLock with Norton. Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer. Position will remain open until filled. VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Description: 21.00-22.00/hr