Family Advocate

Lyons HR, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals in Selma-Dallas County seeks a Family Advocate for an 11-month position to support Head Start families. You will recruit children and families in need, enroll them, monitor attendance, and assist with health screenings while building partnerships with community resources.

Responsibilities include conducting home visits, developing Family Partnership Agreements, coordinating parent involvement, and maintaining confidential records in Child Plus.

Qualifications

• FDC and/or AA/AS in social work, education or related field required (BA/BSW preferred).
• Experience and training in social, human, or family services, including assisting parents of young children in advocating and decision-making.
• Knowledge of community-based organizations is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively; basic computer literacy.
• Flexible schedule to meet family needs; CPR and First Aid certification; pass physical, background check, and fingerprinting screen; able to lift 40 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Enrollment: Recruit children and families most in need; maintain enrollment and waiting lists; monitor attendance;
• assist with health screenings; facilitate parent orientations and committee meetings.
• Family Partnerships: Conduct home visits; develop Family Partnership Agreements;support parents with needs assessments, resources, and referrals; encourage parent involvement and leadership in program planning.
• Community Partnerships: Collaborate with agencies; promote access to community services; coordinate services for children with disabilities; encourage volunteers; develop knowledge of community resources.
• Service Coordination & Record Keeping: Maintain weekly contact with teaching staff; integrate family goals with classroom activities; document all family interactions and referrals in Child Plus; ensure accurate and timely records.
• General Staff Responsibilities: Participate in meetings and training; maintain confidentiality; act as a mandated reporter;provide consistency of services.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

FDC or AA/AS in social work/education or related field

Tools

Child Plus

Job description

Title: Family Advocate (11-month position)

Location: Easter Seals, Selma-Dallas County

Reports To: Family Services Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Mission: To forge a collective stream of giving from the community and other sources so the people of the Black Belt can enhance their efforts to lift themselves by taking what they have to make what they need.

Job Summary: The Family Advocate implements core family partnership, parent involvement, and community partnership functions for Head Start centers. Responsibilities include recruiting and enrolling children, supporting families through Family Partnership Agreements, assisting with child health requirements, and connecting familiesto community resources while maintaining confidentiality.

• Recruitment & Enrollment: Recruit children and families mostin need; maintain enrollment and waiting lists; monitor attendance;
• assist with health screenings; facilitate parent orientations and committee meetings.
• Family Partnerships: Conduct home visits; develop Family Partnership Agreements;support parents with needs assessments, resources, and referrals; encourage parent involvement and leadership in program planning.
• Community Partnerships: Collaborate with agencies; promote accessto community services; coordinate servicesfor children with disabilities; encourage volunteers; develop knowledge of community resources.
• Service Coordination & Record Keeping: Maintain weekly contact with teaching staff; integrate family goals with classroom activities; document all family interactions and referrals in Child Plus; ensure accurate and timely records.
• General Staff Responsibilities: Participate in meetings and training; maintain confidentiality; act as a mandated reporter;provide consistency of services.

Requirements

FDC and/or AA/AS in social work, education or related field required (BA/BSW preferred). Experience and training in social, human, or family services, including assisting parents of young children in advocating and decision-making. Knowledge of community-based organizations is preferred. Ability to communicate effectively; basic computer literacy. Flexible schedule to meet family needs; CPR and First Aid certification; pass physical, background check, and fingerprinting screen; able to lift 40 pounds frequently.

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