Flexible Hours Parent-Child Advocate

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$50/month cell phone allowance

Job summary

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness in Park Forest, IL is seeking a Parent Child Advocate (PCA) to support families through the Healthy Families of America home visiting model. You will educate expectant and new parents, promote bonding, and provide developmentally appropriate activities to nurture children's growth.

Under supervision, you will conduct home visits or virtual sessions, coordinate services, and help families overcome barriers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of related experience required; OR Associate’s degree in Social/Human Services, Psychology, Child Development, or related field preferred with one year of related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Social/Human Services, Psychology, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficiency in data entry.
• Experience providing services to culturally diverse families and communities.
• Experience working with children and families; knowledge of the parent-child relationship preferred.
• Experience serving multi-stressed families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supportive, strength-based, and culturally sensitive relationships with pregnant women and their families.
• Provide prenatal and postnatal education on topics such as fetal development, labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding.
• Implement the evidence-based curriculum to strengthen parent-child interactions and promote bonding and attachment.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate information and activities to support the child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments with the child and family as required by program guidelines.
• Collaborate with families to establish and achieve individualized family goal plans.
• Provide assistance in overcoming barriers (e.g., transportation, housing, food) by offering resources and community referrals as needed.
• Support and ensure access to healthcare and safety for children enrolled in the program.
• Engage families through home visits, virtual sessions, or phone contact based on family needs.
• Use personal vehicle to conduct home visits and perform other service-related travel.
• Participate in outreach activities to recruit and retain program participants.
• Assist in coordinating group services including childcare, meal support, and transportation.
• Engage in reflective supervision to promote self-awareness and continuous improvement.
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate data in accordance with program requirements.
• Provide outstanding customer service using the AIDET communication model to ensure positive outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Attend required trainings and meetings, including all Core Curriculum sessions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Cultural sensitivity

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Social/Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in Social/Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness in Park Forest, IL is seeking a Parent Child Advocate (PCA) to support families through the Healthy Families of America home visiting model. You will educate expectant and new parents, promote bonding, and provide developmentally appropriate activities to nurture children's growth.

Under supervision, you will conduct home visits or virtual sessions, coordinate services, and help families overcome barriers.