Child & Family Services Advocate

St Anne's Family Services; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedules

9/80 work schedule

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

EAP

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan 403(b)

Job summary

St. Anne’s Family Services is seeking a Child & Family Services Advocate to support the Early Childhood Education program (0-5 years) and their families in Los Angeles and Lynwood, CA.

You will promote family wellness, engagement, and the family partnership process while collaborating with multiple teams. The role requires an Associate’s or Family Development Credential, with Bachelor’s preferred, and one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Family Development Credential and high school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year in social/educational settings promoting family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Health team and families to support children's health services.
• Provide health education to parents and staff; inform about health assessment requirements.
• Coordinate with medical/dental providers for exams and documentation.
• Conduct classroom observations and maintain health records.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Bilingual (English/Tagalog)

Bilingual (English/Korean)

Computer skills (MS Office)

Education

Associate's degree

Family Development Credential

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us at St. Anne’s Family Services: Making a Difference in Families' LivesAbout Us: St. Anne's Family Services is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We're committed to providing unwavering support to families, from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Our work brings about life-changing transformation, and we're seeking a Child & Family Services Advocate to join our team and be a vital part of this mission.Why Choose Us:Making a Difference: Every day, you'll contribute to breaking the cycles of poverty and ensuring families stay together, creating a lasting impact by supporting our teams.Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate team dedicated to our mission, where your insights and expertise are valued.Professional Growth: We support your career development and offer training to help you grow.Community Impact: Become part of a trauma informed organization that makes a positive difference.Work-Life Flexibility: We offer hybrid schedules for many roles and a 9/80 work schedule.Salary and Benefits:Pay rate is $24.25-$25.48/hourlyPaid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, and a generous PTO policyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Medical, Non-Stop Benefits Card (we pay for most medical services and copays!)Dental, and Vision Insurance, Pet InsuranceChiropractic and Acupuncture services, 20+ visits per yearDisability Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan403(b) Company MatchFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)And more!Compensation: In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.About the Program: The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is an Early Head Start and Head Start program that services children, ages birth to 5 years of age, and their families. Our program supports school readiness by focusing on health, mental health, nutrition, family engagement and social/emotional development. All of our Early Childhood Education services are free to eligible families.Role Summary: As a Child & Family Service Advocate within St. Anne’s Early Childhood Education department, you will directly impact young children, ages 0-5 years old, and their families. You will promote family wellness, parent engagement, and support the implementation of the family partnership process. You will be a liaison between classroom and home settings and will be required to travel between the Main Office and Early Childhood Education centers located in Los Angeles and Lynwood, as needed. At times, if necessary, home visits may occur. Mileage reimbursement is offered for travel.Schedule: Monday – Friday, 07:00 AM – 03:30 PMNon-exempt, Full-timeLocation: Los Angeles, CA and Lynwood, CABased out of Main Campus located at: 155 N Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Health team, other departments, and families to individualize and support children's health services, including postpartum and newborn home visits.Provide health education to parents and education staff; alert families of pending health assessment requirements.Liaise with medical and dental providers to obtain exams, follow-ups, and documentation for medical conditions, medication administration, and other health-related concerns.Conduct classroom observations, file reviews, and data entry into Child Plus; maintain accurate records and inventory of health supplies.Coordinate with the Department of Public Health during outbreaks, complete medication consent forms with guardians, and participate in LACOE Nutrition consultant monitoring visits; travel to centers as needed.Qualifications:Associate's degree, or a Family Development Credential and high school diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.One year of experience in a social service or educational setting involving Head Start and other educational and community service programs that promote family and student engagement, required.Bilingual English and Spanish, Tagalog, or Korean, strongly preferred.Proficient computer skills, including all Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)Valid CA Class C Driver’s License requiredValid Auto Insurance requiredAccess to a reliable automobileSt. Anne's Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply!