Head Start Family Advocate Job Bremerton area,Washington USA,Social Work

Family Advocate

Kitsap Community Resources' Head Start and Early Head Start programs are looking for passionate team members who want to help children and families thrive. We are not childcare; we are early learning. Our team partners with families to build strong foundations for school readiness, healthy development, and lifelong success. If you're excited about making a real difference in your community and supporting children during their most important years of growth, we'd love to have you join our team.

This position is responsible for outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and case management in the Early Head Start and Head Start programs. The Family Advocate will have a working knowledge of community resources available to low-income families. Works directly with families to set and achieve goals and plan for the future.

KCR Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Mission:
Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability.

Vision:
We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

Core Values:
Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Required

Education:

High School Diploma/ GED and credential or certification in social, human, or family services.

Bi-lingual a plus.

Experience working with low income families and crisis intervention.

Experience working with people from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.

Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Demonstrated ability to input, aggregate and analyze data including generation of accurate and complete reports.

Demonstrated successful experience in preparing and processing documentation following relevant process and guidelines ( such as purchase requests, requests for payment, etc.).

License(s) and/or

Certifications:

Valid Washington State Driver's License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)

Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business).

First Aide/CPR certification (within 30 days of employment)

Food Worker Permit (within 90 days of employment)

Initial physical exam (within 90 days of employment)

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing (upon employment and before contact with children, testing done before hire will not be recognized)

Current Immunizations per Washington Administrative Code (can be obtained upon hire)

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

Be able to physically match the activity level of an infant, toddler, and/or preschool aged child.

Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending

Must be able to get down on the child's eye level and floor

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.

Must be able to withstand exposure to noise in a classroom setting

Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families

Cognitive ability to recognize and address safety concerns

Cognitive and emotional ability to work directly with clients in need, which may include homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, or other mental or physical barriers.

Must be able to work outside…