Head Start Family Advocate

3 weeks ago


New Albany, United States Indiana Public Schools Full time

Floyd County Head Start Birth to Five is looking to add a family partnership superstar to our Family Services team. As a Family Advocate, you have the task of helping families make the transition process into our Head Start program and then guide them on their journey

Duties and Responsibilities

* Complete enrollment tasks of prospective families into the program
* Establish relationships with family's while maintaining professional roles and boundaries through home visits, meetings, and other means of contact
* Encourage parent/guardian involvement in the program
* Plan and facilitate parent and family workshops and events with other staff
* Participate in community resource opportunities and establish strong relationships to facilitate the delivery of services to children and families
* Maintain strict confidentiality of records and information regarding families, children, and program operations
* Keep proper and up-to-date records and documentation of all communication with families and staff
* Partner with other department staff to address family needs
* Assist in other departments as needed and requested

Qualifications

* Associate's degree or higher in Human Services required
* Experience with documentation and record keeping
* Reliable, consistent attendance
* Professional knowledge, skills, and attitude
* Ability to safely and physically transport a preschool/toddler/infant child; vision and hearing adequate to supervise children
* Hold or obtain CPR card for Adult, Child, & Infant within 90 days of employment
* Have ability to communicate with children, parents, staff, and professionals and work in a group setting
* Ability to be flexible and work as a member of a cooperative team

Schedule

* Monday-Thursday 7AM-4PM
* Some Fridays (4 hours only) required throughout the school year
* 49 weeks paid (1 week off and unpaid in October, December, and July)
* Paid holidays and scheduled breaks
* Up to 5 paid emergency closure days
* Health, Dental and Vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month after 30 days)
* Agency paid Life Insurance policy
* PTO accrued monthly
* 403B retirement plan with up to 6% matching
* Family friendly work schedule
* Paid professional development



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