Family Advocate- Watervliet​/Bangor

Family Advocate

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool with locations throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties and currently has an opening for an Family Advocate, serving classrooms with children ages 0-5 servicing the Watervliet/ Bangor Area.

Our Mission:
To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.

Position Summary:

Assists in classroom coverage, planning and implementation of family engagement requirements to assure compliance with Performance Standards. Including:
Family Partnership Agreements, recruitment, enrollment, attendance analysis & follow up, community out-reach and family engagement. Job requires travel between Flowers Early Learning locations and/or program participants' homes. Gathers resource information and makes referrals for family growth. Partners with families and staff to complete necessary Health requirements.

Job Type: Full Time, Year-Round (12-months), Hourly, Non-Exempt

Expected

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 8:00a-4:30p, 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule, season, and work duties. May include once a month transport for Policy Council, evening hours as required by program schedule for Freddy Night and or to attend community events.

Rate of Pay:
High School Diploma/GED: $15.96/hr Family Services Credential: $17.23/hr AA: $18.52/hr BA or Higher: $21.07/hr

Education Requirement: HS Diploma/GED with Two years' experience in related field. Preferred - Associates Degree or Bachelors' Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Family Services, related field or Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity Policy:
Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.