Family Success Advocate

Brazos Valley Community Action Prog; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brazos Valley Community Action Prog Head Start is seeking a Family and Community Engagement Coordinator to coordinate activities at the center level, supporting the self-sufficiency, healthy living, and well-being of enrolled children and families.

You will provide resources and case management services, act as a liaison among families, staff, and community services, and encourage family members to become advocates for their children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field within eighteen months of hire.
• Preferred: Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in a related field and a minimum of one-year experience working with children and adults.
• Preferred: Experience with Head Start and/or preschool, Health and Human Services a plus.
• Successfully complete the Family Services Credential within one (1) year of employment.
• Must have a valid state license.
• Must be able to obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.Position is contingent upon the successful completion of a federal background check

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an outreach and recruitment process, ensuring enrollment of eligible children for the assigned service area.
• Encourages and maintains parent participation in center-based programs and activities.
• Submits reports to the Family and Community engagement specialist as required.
• Maintains knowledge in all community programs, make referrals, and services to families.
• Assists families in utilizing community resources, including medical, dental, social, educational, and occupational.
• Maintains documentation of all families and children, including emergency information.
• Completes the PFCE Family Needs/Goals Assessment in the development of the Family Partnership Agreements with families.
• Recruits, supports, and documents all volunteer activities.
• Conducts Parent Meetings with families monthly.
• Conducts family home visits (both mandatory and as needed)
• Have knowledge of all Brazos Valley community action programs and resources to provide information, make referrals, and deliver integrated services.
• Monitors attendance of enrolled children, contact family when child has been absent for two consecutive days without any contact.
• Provide support to families of children with disabilities.
• Provide information on Special Education services as needed.
• Document and track follow up needs such as Family Partnership Goals, health, dental, nutrition, growth assessments, hearing, and vision concerns.
• Conduct a Family Interest Survey and submit it to the Nutrition Manager.
• Work with families to ensure child receives all required screens and exams within stated timeframe.
• Complete refusals (when or if needed) within an appropriate timeframe.
• Must be available for varied working hours to accommodate family schedules
• Job responsibilities may vary depending on the program model, site needs, and locations.

Job description

Brazos Valley Community Action Prog Head Start is seeking a Family and Community Engagement Coordinator to coordinate activities at the center level, supporting the self-sufficiency, healthy living, and well-being of enrolled children and families.

You will provide resources and case management services, act as a liaison among families, staff, and community services, and encourage family members to become advocates for their children.