Family Advocate

Bauer Family Resources•Danville, IN

About The Position

The Family Advocate engages families in program services through meaningful relationships. The role helps families identify strengths and needs, connects them with agency and community resources, and fosters their confidence as parents and community members. Work is performed in an office and in families’ homes, with travel up to 25%. The position is described as full-time at 30 hours or more per week and offers a pay range of $14.51–$16.71. The role requires regular, predictable attendance and successful completion of background checks. The employee must have a high school diploma and obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within eighteen months of hire. A valid Indiana driver’s license must be maintained, along with meeting the requirements of the insurance carrier.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within eighteen months of hire.
Valid Indiana driver’s license and ongoing compliance with insurance carrier requirements.
Successfully pass background checks.
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and perform essential duties satisfactorily.
Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with high-quality services.
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge.
Strong community connection and ability to maintain positive relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organization and time-management skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform the physical activities of the position, including talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous experience preferred.
Spanish speaking is preferred; fluent Spanish communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

Engage families in program services and activities that promote school readiness, parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence.
Assist families in establishing and pursuing goals that enhance personal growth and connections to the community.
Organize events in response to family needs and interests.
Deliver relationship-based home visits and enrollment meetings responsive to family needs.
Provide families with resource information and referrals to agency and community supports as needed.
Complete monthly reports and documentation, and track family progress.
Ensure compliance with Bauer policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service.