Bilingual Family Support Advocate - Center-Based

brightpoint.org; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Supplemental Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Brightpoint is seeking a Bilingual Family Support Specialist for our Center Based program in Bloomington, IL. The role is the first point of contact for families and requires enrollment, documentation, and coordination with supervisors to support eligible participants.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (or Gateway Level 5) and has experience with families with young children. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field and/or Family Specialist Gateway Level Credential required.
• A year of experience working with families with children under the age of 5 required.
• Knowledgeable of community resources.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Recruits families with children for enrollment in the program, engaging in scheduled recruitment outings on a regular basis, including evening and weekend recruitment events (in-person and/or virtual).
• Completes and obtains all essential documentation to validate the eligibility of all applying families and secures all essential documentation, including the selection criteria form, to ensure that the most eligible families are enrolled in the program.
• Coordinates the placement of eligible children, in the center or home-based program, with the assigned Supervisor, Manager and/or Director.
• Establishes trusting, nurturing relationships with clients/participants.
• Participates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all support services are extended to families based on their needs.
• In alignment with the attendance protocol, monitors absenteeism/participation of children, contacts parents and/or conducts team meetings with parents to discern justification for absenteeism/ participation and creates participation plan, as appropriate.
• For Center Based Only: Reports absences of three days or more to Family Support Services Supervisor or assigned Site or Program Supervisor for further follow-up recommendations. For Home-Based only: Reports two consecutive missed visits to Family Support Supervisor or assigned Site or Program Supervisor.
• Provides support to parents, providers and partners to ensure all funding requirements are effectively implemented

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Family Specialist Gateway Level Credential

Job description

Brightpoint is seeking a Bilingual Family Support Specialist for our Center Based program in Bloomington, IL. The role is the first point of contact for families and requires enrollment, documentation, and coordination with supervisors to support eligible participants.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (or Gateway Level 5) and has experience with families with young children. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.