FAMILY SERVICES ADVOCATE (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time) Twin Falls

Community Council Of Idaho•Twin Falls, ID

About The Position

This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period. Provide direct health and social services to children & families by: Following established program area timelines Conducting enrollment procedures and identifying and addressing immediate needs Gathering child health and development information and conducting screenings under state, federal and other applicable regulations Establishing trusting relationships Conducting home visits Communicating effectively and assessing individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting and achieving goals Promote, organize, and facilitate educative trainings and meetings following MSHS parent curriculum, Center Health Service Advisory Committee (HSAC), center parent meetings, and UCLA Health Literacy Program for parents Collaboratively develop service plans under guidelines of CC Idaho’s FAM Monitor individual case requirements, compile data, referrals, and follow-ups to regularly discuss the status with Center Management Team during Family Advocacy Meetings (FAM) or as needed Knowledge of recruitment procedures, and techniques Establish & maintain working relationships w/community partners to facilitate advocacy and referrals for needed health, nutrition, and social services for enrolled families Stay current on community, state and agency resources and services available to clients Attend and participate at local network group committees to represent MSHS program in health, dental and nutrition needs of migrant farm workers Develop, prepare, and maintain family records, documents, files, reports, databases, Work a variety of hours and be able to travel for work and training purposes Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and keep track of assigned local budgets Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, state, federal and Head Start Performance standards and regulations (If applicable): Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) partner site policies, procedures, and safety practices

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
Must obtain a Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire
Two or more years in community-based services or related experience
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
Must obtain Pedatric First Aid and CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in early childhood education, social services, business administration or related field

Responsibilities

Provide direct health and social services to children & families
Conduct enrollment procedures and identifying and addressing immediate needs
Gathering child health and development information and conducting screenings under state, federal and other applicable regulations
Establishing trusting relationships
Conducting home visits
Communicating effectively and assessing individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting and achieving goals
Promote, organize, and facilitate educative trainings and meetings following MSHS parent curriculum, Center Health Service Advisory Committee (HSAC), center parent meetings, and UCLA Health Literacy Program for parents
Collaboratively develop service plans under guidelines of CC Idaho’s FAM
Monitor individual case requirements, compile data, referrals, and follow-ups to regularly discuss the status with Center Management Team during Family Advocacy Meetings (FAM) or as needed
Establish & maintain working relationships w/community partners to facilitate advocacy and referrals for needed health, nutrition, and social services for enrolled families
Stay current on community, state and agency resources and services available to clients
Attend and participate at local network group committees to represent MSHS program in health, dental and nutrition needs of migrant farm workers
Develop, prepare, and maintain family records, documents, files, reports, databases
Work a variety of hours and be able to travel for work and training purposes
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, state, federal and Head Start Performance standards and regulations
Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) partner site policies, procedures, and safety practices

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
Basic Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.
After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year
After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.
After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.
After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year.