Family Support Advocate: Home Visits & Partnerships

RurAL CAP; Alaska; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K/Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RurAL CAP seeks a full-time Head Start Family Services Worker to promote healthy family relationships and engage parents as children’s first teachers. The role involves coordinating family services, scheduling visits, and connecting families with community resources.

You will conduct two home visits monthly and participate in family partnerships, staff meetings, and required trainings to support children’s development and school readiness.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.
• High School diploma or GED and experience raising/working with young children and/or parents.
• Must obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field within 18 months of hire.
• Proven reliability and attendance.
• Commit to ongoing professional development including training or college degree.
• Attend 15 hours of professional development annually.
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork, minimal supervision while able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation of services provided to families.
• Provides two home visits monthly with regular contact.
• Supports families through health screenings and immunizations process.
• Schedules and attends Parent Committee meetings and Parent Experiences.
• Develops partnerships with local providers and maintains community resource files.
• Ensures compliance with Head Start standards and procedures.

Skills

Reading policies

Time management

Cross-cultural rapport

Emergency response

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Credential within 18 months

AA/BA in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

RurAL CAP seeks a full-time Head Start Family Services Worker to promote healthy family relationships and engage parents as children’s first teachers. The role involves coordinating family services, scheduling visits, and connecting families with community resources.

You will conduct two home visits monthly and participate in family partnerships, staff meetings, and required trainings to support children’s development and school readiness.