Family Advocate - Eagle Point Job Eagle Point area,Oregon USA,Social Work

FAMILY ADVOCATE

Part-Time (20.5 hours per week)

Starting Wage: $23.12 per hour, based on Education

Starting Bilingual Wage: $24.28 per hour, based on Education/Bilingual Screening

PURPOSE:

The Family Advocate (FA) will develop and maintain relationships with families and ensure that they receive comprehensive services through their participation in the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Comprehensive services include, but are not limited to, health and social services, disabilities, nutrition, parent engagement, crisis support and a range of parent Leadership development training opportunities at the site. The FA will support and respect the culture and family background of each family, utilizing Unconditional Positive Regard at all times and providing individualized services that meet each family’s unique needs.

This position is responsible for meeting Head Start performance standards and following the Agency policies and procedures. The Family Advocate is also responsible for conducting community outreach efforts as outlined by the Family Services department to identify and develop relationships with community-based organizations that provide other needed services to families.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

I. ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance)

Assist with recruitment efforts as needed.

Work closely with teacher(s), families, and departments to address child attendance concerns.

Support registration of newly enrolled families as needed

II. FAMILY SERVICES

Establish partnerships with parents and caregivers that are respectful, culturally responsive and nonjudgmental.

Participate in culturally sustaining practices that nurture and support cultures faced with systematic hardships by encouraging linguistic, literacy and assisting families in maintaining their unique cultural identities, practices and values (cultural pluralism).

Contribute to and maintain an equitable center environment where children and families feel seen, heard, acknowledged and have a sense of belonging and connection to their community.

Develop strong working relationships with families and provide case management services to ensure the health and well‑being of children and families.

Provide occasional support in the classroom as needed.

Provide support, education and resources to parents to ensure the health and well‑being of their child.

Assist families in obtaining current, up-to-date preventative medical, dental, mental health, disabilities and nutrition requirements, including all necessary referrals and follow‑up;
Assist families in accessing health and wellness services as needed, and address barriers to services, including advocacy with service providers when appropriate;
Facilitate the development of family-driven goals that are relevant and meaningful to each individual family;
Complete, update and maintain all relevant forms in an accurate and timely manner;
Conduct home visits in accordance with the home visiting policy and procedure;
Partner with teacher(s) to conduct family conferences in accordance with the home visit policy and procedure.

III. ASSIST FAMILIES IN CRISIS

Work alongside families facing adversity in times of need. Share the workload and ask for help when needed.

Utilize active listening skills to develop an understanding of the family’s needs without judgment or assumptions. Use unconditional positive regard verbally and nonverbally when a family shares personal information with you.

Support family‑driven solutions by encouraging families in making decisions and taking active steps to address the crisis.

Provide referrals or resources as appropriate.

IV. DOCUMENTATION, RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

Maintain accurate, organized and up to date documentation of all efforts and contacts…