Family Advocate; Part-Time

Job Title

Family Advocate

Partnering with parents and teachers, the part-time Head Start/EHS/ECEAP Family Advocate has the primary responsibility of serving a caseload of children and families through conducting home visits, family assessments, tracking child attendance, tracking routine child medical/dental care and treatment follow up. The Family Advocate also facilitates parent engagement through the identification of family strengths and needs, provides community resources and referrals to overcome barriers, and supports parents as the primary educator and nurturer of their child.

We currently have two openings for a part-time Family Advocate:

• AM session 8:00-11:30, hours will vary based on family/center needs
• PM session 12:30-4:00, hours will vary based on family/center needs

The Family Advocate reports directly to the Area Manager and is classified as a Social Work Assistant II under State of Washington Classified Job Specification and within the Washington Federation of State Employees for Higher Education.

This position is a non-permanent classified position working no more than 19 hours per week. This position will require in-person work and will be responsible for carrying out their duties at the LCC East Head Start location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to clearly explain complex processes across multiple communication channels (verbal, email, etc.) to individuals from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to work with parents from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Is aware of the unique needs of families who are impoverished, from a different culture or are experiencing trauma
• Ability to develop and maintain a relationship with children and families that is open and friendly, and encourages nurturing parent-child relationships
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of computers and keyboarding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in human services, family services, counseling or a related field and four years of experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent
• Knowledgeable in Early Childhood Development and has the ability to work with children of all ages
• Knowledge of existing and new community resources that provide child and family services
• Bilingual preferred

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click "Apply" at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position
• Resume
• References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor
• Unofficial transcripts

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

To be employed at Lower Columbia College, applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon, or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.