Family Advocate Position
3 weeks ago
The Family Advocate I role at Children's Aid is a critical position that requires a strong advocate for families and a passion for supporting their well-being. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring positive family and child outcomes through strong family partnerships and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement family engagement strategies that align with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
- Provide leadership in promoting the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with families to identify their strengths and needs, and provide necessary support, including referrals, coaching, and direct assistance.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of family engagement practices, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Collect, analyze, and report on data related to family engagement and child outcomes to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- A High School Diploma and a Family Development Associate (FDC) credential are required for this position.
- Excellent verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills are essential for this role.
- Self-motivation, a professional approach, and strong organizational and time management skills are also required.
Children's Aid is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
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