Head Start Family Advocate

Kansas City Public Schools • Kansas City, MO

405d • $44,200 - $69,202

About The Position

The Head Start Family Advocate at Kansas City Public Schools plays a crucial role in supporting families enrolled in the Head Start programs. This position focuses on recruitment, enrollment, conducting family needs assessments, and facilitating resource referrals to ensure families receive the necessary support for their children's success in school. The advocate collaborates with various stakeholders, including teachers and community health providers, to address social challenges and improve the quality of life for families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, family services, or counseling.
• Data entry and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet required deadlines.
• Successful completion of required background check and submission of an initial physical and TB screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment activities and complete the orientation process for Head Start enrollment.
• Ensure accuracy of enrollment documents and upload them into ChildPlus.
• Complete Family Needs Assessments to identify barriers to children's success and develop action plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and health services to support child and family needs.
• Facilitate partnership agreements with families to develop goals for improving quality of life.
• Follow up with families to assess the quality and timeliness of services received.
• Conduct home visits to support access to community resources.
• Act as a liaison among school district programs, community agencies, teachers, and families.
• Encourage and support parent involvement in various committees and training events.
• Support the delivery of evidence-based parenting curriculum opportunities.
• Participate in meetings and workshops to stay informed about local resources and best practices.
• Organize files and review ChildPlus reports to monitor outcomes and maintain compliance with Head Start standards.
• Document phone contacts and home visits in ChildPlus regarding absences and family issues.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree