Family Advocate

Westmoreland Community Action; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 24,741 - 27,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

80% Employer paid Individual Medical Insurance Premium

15 paid Holidays

10 days of vacation in the first year

8% retirement match after 1 year

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A local community support organization is seeking a Family Advocate to provide child development and family support services in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. This role requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of community resources. Responsibilities include weekly meetings with families, maintaining a moderate caseload, and assisting in goal development. The salary ranges from $17.96 to $19.66 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including paid dental and vision insurance, and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Must possess a CDA credential or equivalent coursework.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or human services is preferred.
• Must be able to provide or successfully obtain background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services.
• Meet with community members at their homes weekly.
• Maintain a maximum caseload of ten to twelve families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

CDA credential or equivalent coursework

Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or human services

Tools

Valid PA driver’s license

Job description

Description

We are seeking a child and family supportive individual to join our Early Head Start team for our Family Advocate opening in Greensburg. As the Family Advocate, you will provide intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to eligible community members and their families. Using your strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources, you will:

• Meet with in-need community members at their homes weekly and during socialization activities,
• Maintain a maximum caseload of ten to twelve families,
• Help families assess their own and their child's development needs,
• Assist families develop goals and strategies to meet those goals,
• Support family health and nutrition needs by providing information on resources, education, and transportation as necessary, and
• Aid families in acquiring necessary resources, making referrals when necessary.

We (Westmoreland Community Action) are a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.

Family Advocate salary based on years of experience: $17.96 - $19.66 per hour ($37,356.80 - $40,892.80 projected annual salary for 40 hours per week). This position is non-exempt.

Benefits Of Working At WCA

• 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability policies.
• Employer pays 80% of individual Medical Insurance Premium.
• 15 paid Holidays.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications for the position. Our hiring manager will review your application and, if interested, will contact you regarding next steps.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must possess a CDA credential or equivalent coursework.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or human services is preferred.
• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license and $15,000/$30,000 bodily liability auto insurance.
• Must be able to provide or successfully obtain child abuse, state police, fingerprint-based criminal background, and sex offender registry clearances.