Bilingual Family Advocate

West Central Community Action•Denison, IA

2d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

West Central Community Action is seeking a Bilingual Family Advocate Position is based in Denison, Iowa The Bilingual Family Advocate provide support, serves as a resource, and is as a liaison between Head Start, the family, and the community. The Bilingual Family Advocate continuously recruits children and families for all Head Start Programs. The Bilingual Family Advocate will act as an interpreter for families and staff when language is a barrier and assist Spanish speaking clients through the Head Start Program. Ideal candidate must have the ability to read, speak and write in both English and Spanish. Strong and efficient computer skills required. This position must be able to lead recruitment efforts and maintain full enrollment for each assigned classroom and maintain an active waitlist for assigned area. Family Advocates are required to attend local community meetings and be knowledgeable of local community resources, they also must work and form a strong relationship with our Head Start and Early Head Start Parents while providing the parents with training and support as needed. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required for this position as the Family Advocate must accurately record home visits, family goals, referrals, case notes and other necessary reports and documentation. Ideal candidate must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and current valid Auto liability insurance. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Human Services or Social Work are preferred and considered ideal for this position. A Family Development Specialist certification with 2 years of relevant experience would be considered for this position in lieu of Associate's or Bachelor's degree. If certificate is needed, candidate would need to complete within 18 months from hire. $17.00 per hour is base rate without an AA or Bachelor's degree. Rate will be based on educational level. Benefits include vacation/sick pay, paid holidays, IPERS and 403(b) retirement programs. Health, Dental and Life Insurance are also available. Visit our website to learn more about this position and our programs. Candidates may apply on-line at: https://www.westcentralca.org/careerswestcentral.org All WCCA Head Start staff members are required to complete background check which includes fingerprinting.

Requirements

Ability to read, speak and write in both English and Spanish.
Strong and efficient computer skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Maintain a current valid driver's license.
Maintain current valid Auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Human Services or Social Work
Family Development Specialist certification with 2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Provide support and serve as a resource to families.
Act as a liaison between Head Start, the family, and the community.
Continuously recruit children and families for all Head Start Programs.
Act as an interpreter for families and staff when language is a barrier.
Assist Spanish speaking clients through the Head Start Program.
Lead recruitment efforts and maintain full enrollment for each assigned classroom.
Maintain an active waitlist for assigned area.
Attend local community meetings and be knowledgeable of local community resources.
Work and form a strong relationship with Head Start and Early Head Start Parents.
Provide parents with training and support as needed.
Accurately record home visits, family goals, referrals, case notes and other necessary reports and documentation.