Family Health Advocate

• Location 57594 TYGH VALLEY RD.,TYGH VALLEY, OR, 97063,United States
• Base Pay $21.22 - $37.22 / Hour
• Employee Type
• Required Degree High school

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The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

1. Completes the application and registration process for children accepted into the program.

2. Develops and maintains positive, goal-oriented relationships with families.

3. Assesses family strengths and needs. Provides resources and parent education on a variety of topics that promote and ensure family well-being.

4. Assists parents with individualized goal setting, providing guidance and resources to support families in achieving their goals. Notifies parents of training and education opportunities in the community and the agency.

5. Provides materials and family engagement services in the family’s preferred language, or through an interpreter, to the extent possible.

6. Conducts at least three home visits annually for each family assigned to their case load, or at least four in full-year programs. Additional visits may be necessary to meet the family’s needs. FHAs contact families at least monthly to check in on any needs and to update progress on family goals.

7. Acts as an effective member of the team by providing coverage and assistance as needed, as well as collaborating with teachers and other staff to ensure services are coordinated in the classroom and home.

8. Monitors student attendance. Educates families on the importance of consistent attendance. Creates attendance support plans and performs safety checks with families as needed.

9. Participates in recruitment efforts. Maintains participant waiting lists .

10. Provides support to families as children transition within MCCC classrooms or to other programs.

11. Plans, schedules, and facilitates parent meetings.

12. Promotes family engagement in all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, Policy Council, Parent Committee, volunteer opportunities, and family engagement events.

13. Assist in the process of recruiting, electing, and supporting Policy Council representatives. Encourages their attendance at meetings.

14. Advocates for children and families. Promotes the advocacy and leadership skills of families.

15. Advocates for MCCC in interactions and recruitment efforts with appropriate clients and community affiliates. Maintain business relationships with community partners to aid delivery of services to families.

16. Addresses and resolves complaints, concerns, and conflicts collaboratively, constructively, and professionally.

17. Communicates professionally and with confidentiality to families, staff, volunteers, visitors, and community partners.

18. Determine each program participant’s health status upon enrollment and connects them with any needed resources. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting families in finding and accessing health services, insurance, and making appointments. The FHA will assist program participants by providing reminders and connecting them to transportation services or providing transportation if necessary.

19. Supports parents and participants to understand and complete physician recommendations, prescriptions, and referrals.

20. Ensures that health screenings are completed within specific program deadlines. Shares screening results with families and supports follow ups on all referrals as needed.

21. Works with families to complete necessary medical protocols, food substitutions, and Medical Food Statements. Supports families with completing CACFP enrollment forms.

22. Accommodates the dietary requirements of each student, including, but not limited to, infants, young toddlers, children with food allergy restrictions, food substitutions, and disabilities. Ensures that