Family Advocate

Community Development Institute Head Start; Arnaudville (LA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Trainings

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Development Institute Head Start seeks a dedicated Family Advocate to support child and family outcomes in St. Martin Parish, LA. This position involves building partnerships and facilitating access to essential community services.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Associates degree in relevant fields or be willing to obtain necessary credentials within 18 months. The role includes coordinating with education and health specialists to ensure quality services for families

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a credential or certification in relevant field within eighteen months.
• Passionate about child and family outcomes.

Mansioni

• Build partnerships and facilitate access to services for families.
• Coordinate with specialists in education, health, and nutrition.
• Support the goals of families and the program.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Social services knowledge

Community engagement

Formazione

AA or BA in relevant field

Credential in social work

Descrizione del lavoro

CDI Head Start Careers
St. Martin Parish, LA

Family Service Credential in progress - $15.00

Family Service Credential - $16.20

AA - $17.40

BA - $19.80

We are seeking a Head Start Family Advocate who is passionate about achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality engagement in social services activities with families. Family Advocates build partnerships and facilitate access to community services for children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. This position coordinates with other specialists in the content areas of education, health (medical, dental, nutrition, mental health), etc. to provide quality services to children and families and to support the goals of the family and the program. Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred, however, applicants able to obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field within eighteen months of hire will also be considered. Tuition assistance provided in most cases.

This Family Advocate position will service all of St. Martin Parish.

• PaidVacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and VisionInsurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full timeemployees)
• PaidHolidays
• PaidSpring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifyingemployer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgivenessprograms.
• Tuitionassistance to meet job requirements
• Paidtrainings
• EmployeeAssistance Program
• $35,000term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• TravelConnect medical support for assistance when you travel

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.