Family Services Advocate - Baltimore City Head Start

The Y in Central Maryland•Baltimore, MD

23h•$23 - $30

About The Position

The Y Family Services Advocate creates and implements a Head Start recruitment plan to support full enrollment and maintains a waiting list. Working in the community with families and parents or guardians, the advocate serves as a family representative, develops trusting relationships, and helps ensure support services are available to meet family goals. The role works with families individually to identify goals, strengths, and needed services, and provides opportunities for parents to strengthen skills and knowledge that support child development. Responsibilities also include community partnerships, service coordination, and reporting. The position supports economically disadvantaged young children and their families as they prepare for success in school and life. Y associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with adults in the Human Services or Social Work field.
Bachelor’s degree in family studies, social work, human services, or a related field.
Interest in the well-being and education of young children, along with enthusiasm, patience, good humor, and good judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and listen effectively to children, parents or guardians, members, and other Y associates.
Agree to abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth; complete child abuse prevention training and comply with legal reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

Create and implement a Head Start recruitment plan to ensure full program enrollment.
Establish and maintain a waiting list.
Work in the community with families and parents or guardians, advocating for families and developing trusting relationships.
Ensure support services are available to help families meet their goals.
Work individually with families to identify goals, strengths, and necessary services.
Provide parents opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge that aid child development.
Build community partnerships, coordinate services, and complete reporting.