Job Information
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc Family Advocate - Bilingual in Endicott, New York
Job Description
The Family Advocate serves as a link between families and the Head Start program. The Family Advocate carries out policies and procedures of the FCP functional area as well as GO policies and procedures.
Employee Benefits:
403b
403b matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Paid snow days
Head Start paid time off when schools are closed
11 Paid holidays
Education and Experience: Bilingual – English (fluent), Spanish (proficient)
Employees must complete a Family Development Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services counseling or a related field within 18 months of hire. AAS in Human Services or related field.
At least one year of experience working with people
Valid Driver's License and personal transportation
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Recruit children for the Head Start program, complete enrollments and follow through on all paperwork
Assist families in coping with problems, makes referrals to community agencies as needed
Serve as a liaison between the family and the center and provide background information for other staff members as needed
Assist families in obtaining medical and dental appraisals and referrals
Coordinate, assist, and serve as a resource person to parent committees, also attend bi-weekly team meetings
Support and encourage parent involvement through the program and cooperate with other components in planning workshops and other activities for parents
Implement Family & Community partnership plan and maintain Family & Community Partnership Records
Establish effective procedures to involve parents, serve as an advocate for the parent
Assist in updating community resource list
Know and practice Head Start goal, guidelines and objectives
Visit and observe in classroom one or two times a week
Work with families representing different cultures using a culturally competent and respectful perspective
Make at least 3-4 home visits a year after completion of Family Community Partnership Agreement (* Please note: Home visits will vary according to need specified by family)
Required to abide in confidentiality policies and procedures
Attend trainings including occasionally going out of town
Maintain collaboration between HCA Family Service Worker and Head Start to complete mandated paperwork, and on-going team relationship between agencies
Physical Requirements:
Talking-ordinary
Hearing-ordinary conversation
Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds
Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion
Vision-acuity, near, and far
“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”
Th is document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other t han "at will" relationship.