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

Community Council Of Idaho • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Description Status: Exempt / Salary Reports to: Center Coordinator "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." Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned) 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 Qualifications Qualifications Required 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 Preferred Associate degree in early childhood education, social services, business administration or related field Required Physical Demands Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Work Environment Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated BENIFITS “CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

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

• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees