Family Advocate

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of eligible families. Responsible for identifying the needs of families and their children in Head Start/Early Head Start and for providing comprehensive case management services in an effort to empower them to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.

Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Please apply online thrivefl.org

Only completed and signed applications will be considered.

Full Time Position
- Benefits Eligible:
Vacation, Sick, PTO, Employer paid health benefits, 403(b) Retirement, 14 company paid holidays, Pet Insurance, Basic $30,000 Life Insurance Policy, Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D). Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.

• Recruits eligible children for the Head Start/Early Head Start program to meet enrollment requirements, including children with disabilities.
• Completes applications, parent interviews, and enrollment process.
• Schedules, facilitates and documents Project Spotlight in accordance with procedures and ensures follow up is complete.
• Provides case management to support families in identifying needs and goals, develop family partnership agreements, make referrals as necessary, and provide follow up.
• Collaborates with health services staff to ensure compliance with all child health Connects families with community resources to meet basic needs in times of crisis.
• Documents all aspects of the case management process in
• May assist in scheduling initial home visit for teaching team as required by program and provides subsequent visits as deemed necessary.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates child/family files/records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Supports families in coordinating, preparing and actively participating in the Parent Family and Community Engagement Experiences. Is an active participant in all parent events.
• Collaborates with the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Committee and Family Services Coordinator to ensure that parent/male engagement and parent activities occur at the center.
• Works collaboratively with center staff to promote and document family participation, and provide feedback to parents and staff regarding participation.
• Documents and provides follow up of excessive absenteeism and attendance concerns as required by program. Ensures compliance with the Rilya Wilson Act.
• Submits reports, documents, and files as Meets monthly with the ERSEA Supervisor to discuss outcomes from reports.
• Maintains open and positive communication with families through ongoing contact and interaction. Greets parents at child arrival and departure times to the extent Provides information about community events to families.
• Works in collaboration with the Community Outreach Coordinator by participating in community activities/events(occasionally on weekday evenings or weekends) that support families, enhance the Head Start/Early Head Start program, and increase community awareness of Head Start/Early Head Start.
• Acts as an advocate and role model for Head Start/Early Head Start families.
• Attends and actively participates in training programs, staff meetings, and other meeting/trainings.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
• Maintains effective working interaction with coworkers and outside contacts that will enhance the operation of Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Organizes and prioritizes all assignments as directed.
• Participates in regular safety, storm and fire drills.
• Uses and follows federal, state and local regulations/laws, including the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, applicable transmittal notices, and other administrative orders/directions.
• Participates in ongoing monitoring, Community Assessment and Self-Assessment and performs reasonable related functions. Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.
• Ensure documentation standards in Child Plus are met as required by Program.

Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff. This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma and FDC Course; credential or certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, counseling or related field;
Employee will obtain certification in First Aid/CPR. Within 90 days of employment must begin at least one of the DCF Child Care training courses listed in S.402.305 (2) (d), Florida Statutes. Within eighteen (18) months of hire will complete…