Family Advocate- New Buffalo
About The Position
Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool with locations throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties and currently has an opening for an Family Advocate, serving classrooms with children ages 0-5 in the New Buffalo, Michigan Area. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
- All candidates must be 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation.
- Complete a physical examination.
- Comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check.
- Pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP).
- Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree or Bachelors’ Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Family Services, related field or Family Service Credential with Two years’ experience in related field.
Responsibilities
- Assists in planning and implementation of family engagement requirements to assure compliance with Performance Standards.
- Family Partnership Agreements, recruitment, enrollment, attendance analysis & follow up, community out-reach and family engagement.
- Gathers resource information and makes referrals for family growth.
- Partners with families and staff to complete necessary Health requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Assistance in furthering your education
- Paid time off
- Earned sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays and breaks
- Paid weather days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
