Family Advocate

Bauer Family Resources•Lafayette, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Advocate is responsible for engaging families in program services through meaningful relationships. This includes assisting families in identifying strengths and needs, connecting them to agency and community resources, and fostering their confidence as parents and community members. The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 that are responsive to family needs Provide families with resource information and referrals to agency and community supports as needed Complete monthly reports, 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

Requirements

High School Diploma and credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within eighteen months of hire.
Valid driver's license
1-2 years previous experience preferred
Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Organization and time management
Basic computer skills
Must be able to successfully pass background checks.
Physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment.
Physical activities include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking is preferred
Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish 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 that are responsive to family needs
Provide families with resource information and referrals to agency and community supports as needed
Complete monthly reports, 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