Family Advocate, El Dorado, KS

Child Start, Inc.; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Family Advocate to support enrollment and program compliance while building relationships with families. The role requires an Associate's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of experience with children and families. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, office knowledge, and is bilingual in English/Spanish. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Company-paid Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays each year

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience with children and families.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Ability to respond effectively in human service situations.

Responsibilities

• Support full enrollment and program compliance through recruitment activities.
• Connect families with appropriate services using a case management approach.
• Maintain records of children and families.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate's degree in Social Work or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Office and computer knowledge

Job description

Support full enrollment and program compliance through recruitment and enrollment activities as a Child Start Family Advocate. Build relationships with families to successfully conduct needs assessments and set goals. Develop a comprehensive understanding of available services and resources in the community. Connect families with appropriate services and resources in the community based on their needs and goals, using a case management approach. Explore and identify new services and resources to support family needs and goals. Maintain records of children and families. Assist in organizing center events and record keeping as instructed by the Early Childhood Manager. Provide services to families either in their homes or at the assigned center. Support families during mandatory, requested, or required meetings.

• Actively participates in the community outreach and recruitment process.
• Completes all enrollment requirements for a child entering the Program, and maintains competed waiting list to enroll children in the program immediately when vacancies occur.
• Calculates and verifies income eligibility on all enrollments.
• Helps parents make appointments for necessary health care for children.
• Attends monthly case reviews and helps plan services to meet children's social service needs.
• Follows up with parents and documents conversations in Child Plus about the child/family progress and/or needed services.
• Communicates with teachers regarding any concerns for the child. Communicates with Family Educators for dually enrolled families to conduct Family Team Meetings (FTM).
• Assist in identifying and formulating new community partnerships and resources that support family needs and Family Partnership agreement.
• Develop an aggregate of social services within the community to be shared with families and staff.
• Empowers and encourages families to make sure of all identified community resources.
• Works as a team with the Early Childhood Manager, Teachers and additional agency staff.
• Meet all health requirements of the center .
• Provide flexible services to families (day, evening).
• Documents all family services the FA has provided as they occur in Child Plus and keeps Children's files current.

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidate's with a Family Development Credential are encouraged to apply.
• One to three years experience with children and families.
• Office and computer knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills preferred and ability to respond effectively in human service situations preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Must be able to commute daily to El Dorado, KS. This is not a remote position.