Family Advocate

Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Family Advocate

Department:
Early Childhood Services

Location(s):
Brooklyn, NY

Reports To:

Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Family Services Coordinator

Salary Range: $41,611 - $43,232 (annually); benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, 401K plan, 24 vacation days per year and personal and sick time-off.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

Responsible for carrying out the Parent, Family, & Community Engagement (PFCE) components of the program in connection with partner's School Readiness Goals (SRG), & areas of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment & Attendance (ERSEA) to ensure high quality service delivery in accordance with local, state, & federal regulations. Required to spend 80% field work and 20% planning/record keeping/training.

• AA degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field
• Experience working with families of children from birth to 36 months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources & how to access services for children & families.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team & independently in the field.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Head Start Performance Standards (revised 2016)/Head Start Act 2007.
• Bilingual (fluent in English/Spanish) Preferred.

• Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply).
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
• Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• If hired, Grand Street requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

• Collaborate with partner staff & GSS manager/leadership team to provide ongoing comprehensive services to enrolled children & families in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007
• Implement Trauma Informed services and integrate practices when working with families.
• Case Management & support for families – program center based & family child care partners; data entry management & reporting, planning & follow up for delivery of services including appropriate & timely referrals for mental health, crisis intervention, health/nutrition, employment, & education/literacy.
• Implement the parent engagement curriculum
• Work closely with families to build trusting relationships; to develop & progress towards meeting goals; motivate & inspire families to participate & be involved in their child's education; & demonstrate the ability to measure individual & overall impact.
• Participate in home visits for all assigned children & families as needed.
• Develop & maintain working relationships with community agencies & act as a liaison to support families in alignment with FPA, PFCE, & SRG.
• Support Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, & Attendance (ERSEA) efforts of partners for eligible participants to ensure full enrollment of EHS-CC Partnership slots and help with recruitment of families.
• Assist in the planning & facilitation of parent involvement activities & events.

No phone calls, please. Job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)