Family Engagement Advocate & Paraeducator

Wyoming Child & Family Development; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Child & Family Development seeks a Family Advocate/Support Paraeducator to recruit and enroll children, and partner with families to assess needs and goals in family engagement outcomes. The role collaborates with staff to provide interventions, referrals, and follow‑up support, promoting health, nutrition, and school readiness.

Responsibilities include home visits, record-keeping in ChildPlus, coordinating family activities, and supporting parental engagement through groups and

Qualifications

• Associates or Baccalaureate in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field is preferred.
• Must be willing to attain additional training or certifications as required by WCFD.
• WCFD accepts degrees from accredited institutions recognized by US DOE.

Responsibilities

• Recruit children for the program in compliance with guidelines.
• Conduct a minimum of four family visits per year, with two in the child's home.
• Foster positive parent-child relationships and connect families to the community.
• Organize family engagement activities, parent meetings, and trainings with input from families.
• Maintain accurate records in ChildPlus and ensure data is up to date.

Skills

Reliable & organized

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

Associates or Baccalaureate in social work / related field

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

Wyoming Child & Family Development seeks a Family Advocate/Support Paraeducator to recruit and enroll children, and partner with families to assess needs and goals in family engagement outcomes. The role collaborates with staff to provide interventions, referrals, and follow‑up support, promoting health, nutrition, and school readiness.

Responsibilities include home visits, record-keeping in ChildPlus, coordinating family activities, and supporting parental engagement through groups and