Family Advocate

Rooftop of Virginia•Galax, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide case management to families with children enrolled in the child development centers by maintaining Family Partnership Agreements through individual meetings and home visits; support parents in attaining their goals and achieving self-sufficiency while identifying qualifying families for the Whole Family Approach.

Requirements

A program must ensure family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process…have, within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications
Knowledge of the Head Start Parent, Family, Community Engagement Framework and Relationship Based Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals
Comply with all background checks required by the program.
Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenses may be required

Responsibilities

Data Entry - Family Services Information/Events
Family Partnership Agreements
Physicals/Immunizations and all other Health Information
Contacts, Custody Papers
Monitors attendance (Rilya Wilson Act)
Perform annual procedures for recruitment
Assists parents in completion of application if necessary
Assists in recruitment fair
Establishes relationships with local school systems and community agencies
Monitors attendance for children
Parent Involvement
Performing duties requested by Supervisor, Head Start Director, COO, and CEO.
Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, families effectively and appropriately.
Positive, caring and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental commitment to participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons with whom interaction occurs.
Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies as these are considered of the utmost importance in working with community residents.
Ability to manage time, energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully.
Ability to complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood, bodily fluids, or tissues
Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient.
Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems
Ability to casually present oneself.
Accountability – Timely, Attendance
Team Oriented
Possess problem solving skills.
Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc.