Family Advocate

Grand St Settlement Inc.•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Family Advocate is responsible for implementing the Parent, Family, & Community Engagement (PFCE) components of the program, aligning with partner's School Readiness Goals (SRG) and Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment & Attendance (ERSEA) areas. This role ensures high-quality service delivery in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The position requires 80% fieldwork and 20% planning, record-keeping, and training.

Requirements

AA degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field
Experience working with families of children from birth to 36 months.
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources & how to access services for children & families.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team & independently in the field.
Meet all employee health requirements in Head Start Performance Standards (revised 2016)/Head Start Act 2007.
Successfully clear: NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply).
Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
Meets all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance standards.
If hired, Grand Street requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (fluent in English/Spanish) Preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partner staff and GSS manager/leadership team to provide ongoing comprehensive services to enrolled children and families in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007.
Implement Trauma Informed services and integrate practices when working with families.
Provide Case Management & support for families – program center based & family child care partners; manage data entry & reporting, planning & follow up for delivery of services including appropriate & timely referrals for mental health, crisis intervention, health/nutrition, employment, & education/literacy.
Implement the parent engagement curriculum.
Work closely with families to build trusting relationships; to develop & progress towards meeting goals; motivate & inspire families to participate & be involved in their child’s education; & demonstrate the ability to measure individual & overall impact.
Participate in home visits for all assigned children & families as needed.
Develop & maintain working relationships with community agencies & act as a liaison to support families in alignment with FPA, PFCE, & SRG.
Support Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, & Attendance (ERSEA) efforts of partners for eligible participants to ensure full enrollment of EHS-CC Partnership slots and help with recruitment of families.
Assist in the planning & facilitation of parent involvement activities & events.