Family Advocate

Kokomo School Corporation•Kokomo, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Advocate supports assigned Head Start families by maintaining a caseload, assessing family needs, and helping families connect with social services. The role contributes to program areas such as governance, community partnerships, family committees, family engagement activities, and Family of Distinction Recognition. The position is based at Head Start (Darrough Chapel ELC), works 37.5 hours per week for 186 days (9.5 months), and requires some nighttime programming. The advocate must be willing to learn and follow the mandatory Performance Standards and Head Start Act 2007.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
Valid Indiana driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Social service experience with families and children.
Computer and technology background.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload.
Complete social service home visits as needed.
Review the Head Start Family Needs Assessment with assigned families and initiate development of a Family Partnership Agreement.
Identify and follow up on social service needs of assigned Head Start families.
Participate in the enrollment process.
Attend trainings as needed.
Support a part of the overall program structure related to governance, community partners, family committees, family engagement activities, and/or Family of Distinction Recognition.
Learn and abide by the mandatory Performance Standards and Head Start Act 2007.
Participate in some nighttime programming.