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Join the Next Door Foundation team as a Family Advocate Specialist and play a vital role in supporting the academic success and well-being of children and families in our community.
Job Summary:The Family Advocate Specialist will work closely with families to develop strategies that promote and enhance the parent-child relationship, engage parents in discussions about their child's growth and development, and encourage parents' involvement in their child's education.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement family engagement strategies that promote parent-child relationships and support parents in their child's education.
- Collaborate with classroom staff to co-facilitate parent-teacher conferences and home visits, and provide individualized support to families.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary teams to promote an understanding and management of student behaviors, positive approaches to discipline, and supporting staff in management of emotional responses.
- Establish and maintain relationships with families, students, and colleagues, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency in all interactions.
- Provide educational opportunities and strategies that assist parents in achieving family and community outcomes.
- Monitor and analyze data to inform decisions for continuous program improvement and service delivery.
- Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and families.
- Ability to establish supportive, positive relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency in all interactions.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative supportive team member.
The Family Advocate Specialist will work in a combination of office and Early Childhood Center settings, with some travel between sites occasionally required.
Personal/Physiological:The ability to make frequent, significant decisions to understand and react to the development process of children, and respond quickly and competently to an emergency or crisis situation in order to keep children safe.
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