Family Advocate

Reports To:

Family Community & Partnerships Coordinator

Department:
Children & Family Services

Location:

Oakland or Concord

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Salary: $21.51-$27.06 plus 3% annual increases

Travel:
Local travel may be required

Employee Status:
Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Three weeks of paid vacation a year, 10 sick days, 14 holidays, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30-days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with a 61-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 10,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include: early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events.

Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Concord. The Unity Council employs a workforce of more than 350 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.

The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council.

Family Advocate assists with enrollments, conducts family interviews and assesses family needs and strengths. This position establishes and maintains an accurate service record for each family. The family advocate interviews families to identify interests, concerns, services, strengths and refers families to community service providers. Family Advocates assist families with transition planning.

• Assist and support the Family and Community Partnerships Coordinator in ascertaining comprehensive service needs and in identifying family strengths to help in meeting those needs, and providing resource and referrals to meet comprehensive family services in accordance with the Family Needs Assessment and Individualized Family Partnership Agreement to the assigned case load;
• Conduct Family Needs Assessment, including appropriate follow-up;
• Conduct Transition Plans for HS and EHS Families and assist with children's transitions;
• Maintain a case load of up to 60 families;
• Perform all Enrollment and intake including HS and State Applications (CCTR and CSPP) eligibility applications; using NOHO and Child Plus platforms, including the retrieval of physical and dental forms from families or providers.
• Ensure all compliance dates for (30/45/60/90 days) all relevant enrollment, program and transition (plans) forms are completed within the appropriate timeline;
• Maintain a weekly log (CP) of all family contacts;
• Work to support families with the appropriate referral and facilitate the transfer and submission of referrals;
• Ensure all IFPAs are followed up and progress is documented monthly;
• Conduct Home Visits as needed;
• Keep contact documentation on the families through Event charting;
• Create Monthly Parent Calendars and Fliers;
• Participate in providing presentations on HS/EHS enrollment to external partners;
• Provide relevant thematic training sessions for families during parent committee and additional seminars for…