Family Advocate-Granger

Inspire Development Centers • Granger, WA

293d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The position is responsible for ensuring families meet eligibility criteria to receive social and health-related program services. Within an assigned caseload, the individual will interview clients individually, in family, or in small groups to determine child and family needs to support and mobilize inner capacities and obtain community resources to improve social, health, and mental health functioning, as required by Head Start and/or ECEAP Performance Standards. The role also involves participation in the development of Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP). Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to over 4000 children in center-based and home-based settings across more than 25 Child Development Centers (CDC) in Washington State. The agency operates under various federal and state-funded programs with differing regulations, including Regional Head Start (RHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and Early Head Start (EHS). The agency is required to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds, and a large majority of the children’s first language is Spanish.

Requirements

• Associate's or higher degree with 30 quarter credits in relevant fields or a credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
• English/Spanish bilingual, with speaking/reading/writing fluency.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices.
• Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment.
• Experience in policy and procedure processes.
• Experience in facilitating groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in family concerns and risk management.
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to gather and analyze data for reports.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Accurate data management, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.

Nice To Haves

• BA in Social Work and four years of work-related experience.
• Previous Head Start / ECEAP experience and working knowledge of Performance Standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and private social service programs available to the agricultural worker population.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an ongoing recruitment process to ensure enrollment of eligible children under different funding sources' criteria.
• Responsible for eligibility verification of children and families, maintaining an up-to-date waiting list, and selecting and enrolling children based on established criteria.
• Review daily attendance and enter attendance results into database systems; contact parents and assist with attendance plans if necessary.
• Perform a strengths and needs assessment and develop progress goals with participating families.
• Develop local community partnerships to maintain resources for families and provide information about available services.
• Contact parents to motivate and interest them in attending PCC and Parent meetings.
• Prepare and present training for parents and staff on relevant component areas.
• Ensure all processes for Mental Health and Disabilities are followed and implemented.
• Complete enrollment health packets and basic non-invasive health screenings for children.
• Show interest in furthering professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars.
• Contribute to procedures that foster the contribution of in-kind funds.
• Maintain confidentiality of program and client-related information.

Benefits

• Hourly range of $21.42 to $28.56 USD.
• Full-time position.
• On-site work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Associate degree