Family Advocate

MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC•Saint Peter, MN

2d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Advocate provides Head Start services that support family well-being and family engagement for enrolled participants. Direct services include family assessment, family goal setting, parent engagement, health, mental health, and nutrition. The role provides referrals and connects families with community resources, conducts outreach and recruitment, and completes family partnership visits in the home. The Family Advocate develops and maintains professional working relationships with families, partners, coworkers, and supervisors.

Requirements

A credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
Good communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Experience working with families.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, baccalaureate degree, or associate degree.
Family Service Credential Certificate.
At least 5 years of Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach, recruitment, and applications.
Provide health, mental health, and nutrition services to enrolled families.
Support family partnership and goal setting with enrolled families.
Support parent engagement and community partnership building.
Complete paperwork and data entry accurately and on time according to program requirements and the Forms Routing Checklist.
Abide by MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Care Center statutes and rules.
Conduct family partnership visits in the home.
Provide referrals and connect families to community resources.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, coworkers, and supervisors.