FAMILY ADVOCATE (Early Head Start)

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation•Buffalo, MO

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Early Head Start (Infant/Toddler) Teacher Assistant and Family Advocate . Join a relationship-based team where we strive to staff three teachers in each EHS classroom to provide high quality care to infants and toddlers. Each mix-aged classroom serves a total of eight children birth through two. Each teacher in the classroom works cooperatively as part of a team and provides primary caregiving to two to three children. The Family Advocate is a vital part of the school family and interacts with all center staff and children daily, so they must be friendly, flexible and a team player. Family Advocates are to bring support in a case management style and act as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related services. This position is also responsible for recruitment and registration of enrolled children and families. It is essential that this person is able to build and maintain positive relationships with children and families. This job includes great benefits. Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac . EOE.

Requirements

Minimum of HS Diploma/GED; and willingness to attain a credential (provided by the program) within 18 months of hire or certification in Social Services or related field.
Minimum of 21 years of age and reliable transportation.
Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA.
Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer).
Experience working with infants and toddlers.
Copy of transcript required with application.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Social Work or a related field.
Case management experience.
Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA.
Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer).
Experience working with infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

Family Advocates are to bring support in a case management style and act as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related services.
Responsible for recruitment and registration of enrolled children and families.
Build and maintain positive relationships with children and families.