HEAD START - RXII - RFA , II, Seasonal

Job Title

HEAD START - RXII - RFA I, II, Seasonal

Work Days:
Weekdays, Work Vary:
No, Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type:
Regular

$18.26 - $21.48 Hourly

Holidays, Vacation or PTO

Unspecified

Unspecified

Less than High School Diploma/GED

Unspecified

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Meet language communication requirements by Head Start program:
  • Region XII Program:
    Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish or other language identified by program need, verbally and in writing; must pass bilingual test.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Region V Program:
    Strongly preferred but not required the ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish or other language identified by program need, verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meet credential or certification requirements:
  • Recruiter & Family Advocate I:
    Ability to obtain, within 18 months of hire or placement in position, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field. Family Service Credential coursework will be provided.
  • Recruiter & Family Advocate II:
    Family Service Credential Certificate or credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field
  • Experience working in a position responsible for recruitment, outreach, social services or marketing.
  • Comfortable working with computers, willing and able to learn program specific systems as needed for position.
  • Reliable transportation to meet the needs of the position.
  • Proof of valid driver’s license and current/adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
  • Ability and willingness to work a schedule necessary to meet identification, recruitment, and family needs, including evenings and weekends.
• PAY IS DEPENDENT UPON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

Driver's License:
None Required

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Recruiter & Family Advocate, at the local level, serves as the program recruiter, social services and parent involvement aide, child/family advocate, and primary liaison between families, the community, other service agencies. The Recruiter & Family Advocate assists in assuring program goals are met and practices comply with Head Start Performance Standards and other program components.

• Identifies, recruits, and enrolls eligible children/families in comprehensive child/family programs including Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Proactively establishes contacts and connections with public and private community agencies to facilitate effective program operations and follow-up.
• Enhances family/community awareness of the program through local advertising.
• Contacts local community agencies and secures their permission to recruit children/families on their premises.
• Explains to families the educational, health, nutritional, and social benefits of the program and informs them of their civil rights.
• Requests and records information on all documentation necessary to certify eligibility.
• Provides information to parents about the various program services and their child’s program activities.
• Provides appropriate translation/interpretation necessary for effective communication.
• Provides communication and coordination with families, and public/private community agencies to disseminate all program information, which relates to or involves the families.
• Maintains informed of family patterns, needs and issues. Identifies and proposes changes in services to meet needs. Communicates needs and issues to Family & Community Services Manager.
• Fully understands all forms pertaining to the job and how each form is to be correctly completed.
• Contacts potential employers (growers‑farmers, nurseries, contractors, Human Resources/Personnel Managers, etc.) in order to provide leads regarding location of children.
• Conducts personal interviews with heads of potential households and other sources, completing the application.
• Obtains…