Family Advocate (Gilman)

Jimmy Jazz; Gilman (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

NAEYC Accredited

Great work environment

Job summary

RPC's Early Childhood Education Center in Gilman, IL is seeking a Family Advocate to provide family support and child health services to children from birth to age 5. This role supports families to promote self-sufficiency and positive outcomes for children.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Human Development (or related field with 2 years of Case Management experience), valid driver's license, DCFS compliance, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Human Development or related field with 2 years of Case Management experience.
• Ability to fulfill DCFS requirements (physical exam, immunizations, background check).
• Engage families in services and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide family support and child health services to children birth to 5 years.
• Engage families to support goals and learning.
• Create positive classroom environment that is engaging and fun.
• Travel for home visits, trainings and meetings.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Travel for home visits/trainings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Human Development; or related field with 2 years of Case Management experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

• Location 210 North Central Street,Gilman, IL, 60938,United States
• Base Pay $19.58 - $25.65 / Hour
• Employee Type RPC-NON EXEMPT
• Manage Others No

Description

RPC's Early Childhood Education Center is currently seeking a Family Advocate to join our TEAM! This position provides family support and child health services to families with children from birth to 5 years old. RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. From analysis to policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPC’s people plan for people.

Applicants must have a passion for children and families and the ability to support their success for self-sufficiency. Candidates seeking to join our team must be creative and be able to develop a positive classroom environment for the children that makes learning engaging, effective, and FUN!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Human Development required or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2 years of Case Management experience
• Ability to fulfill DCFS requirements for personnel, including a physical exam, immunizations and a criminal record check
• Ability to engage families in services for themselves and their child, maintain records of services provided, and support family-identified goals
• Basic computer competency
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel to home visits, trainings and meetings.
• Ability to lift children up to 60 pounds in an emergency.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Prior experience with working with children in an early childhood program is preferred. Applicants with prior early childhood experience will be given priority within the applicant process.

Summary

Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, high quality programming (NAEYC Accredited) and great work environment!

Status: Full-Time/Year-Round

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (M-F)

Starting Hourly Wage:

$19.58 - $20.60 (Family Advocate Credential)

$20.60 - $21.64 (AA)

$22.88 - $23.91 (BA)

$24.62 - $25.65 (MA)

DOQ (Depending on Qualifications)

Our Mission: Helping people and communities maximize opportunities for a better quality of life through education, planning, and support services.