Family Empowerment Advocate: Help Families Thrive

Bauer Family Resources; Mooresville (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Matching 401K

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer Health Savings Contributions

Teladoc

Free Mental Health Coverage

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Bereavement

Referral Bonus

Annual Wellness Programs

Reflective Supervision

Community Involvement

Job summary

Bauer Family Resources in Indiana seeks a compassionate Family Advocate to engage families in program services, build strengths, and connect them with community resources. You will conduct relationship-based home visits, help families set goals, and document progress to support school readiness and family growth.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and driver’s license, Spanish language ability is a plus, and a willingness to travel up to 25% to serve communities across our area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within eighteen months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 1-2 years previous experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage families in program services and activities that promote school readiness, parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
• Assist families in establishing and pursuing goals that enhance personal growth and connections to the community
• Organize events in response to family needs and interests
• Deliver relationship-based home visits and enrollment meetings that are responsive to family needs
• Provide families with resource information and referrals to agency and community supports as needed
• Complete monthly reports, documentation, and track family progress
• Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma and credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field within 18 months of hire

Valid driver's license

Job description

Bauer Family Resources in Indiana seeks a compassionate Family Advocate to engage families in program services, build strengths, and connect them with community resources. You will conduct relationship-based home visits, help families set goals, and document progress to support school readiness and family growth.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and driver’s license, Spanish language ability is a plus, and a willingness to travel up to 25% to serve communities across our area.