Site Supervisor/Family Advocate
Job in
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, 63902, USA
Listing for:
SCMCAA
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 40000 USD Yearly
USD
30000.00
40000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Site Supervisor / Family Advocate
Position Title
Family Advocate / Site Supervisor
Salary Range
8
Reports Directly To
Head Start Director
Work Station
FA duties report to Component Managers Early Head Start/Head Start
General Description
The Family Advocate is responsible for recruiting and enrolling children, assisting parents/families in obtaining needed social services, and involving parents/families fully in the operation of the EHS/HS program. Assist children and families in receiving services for all components offered by EHS/HS.
Family Advocate Responsibilities
Recruit and enroll children in the EHS/HS program by making home visits, obtaining necessary information to determine eligibility, explaining the program to the parents, and making recommendations to supervisors about acceptance of children into the program.Perform all computer data entry of all instructed information at the time the application is taken and required throughout the year. Tentatively set bus routes to have a working knowledge of where all families are located (where applicable).Work with families of children enrolled in the EHS/HS program to assess their social service needs, make referrals to community resources and follow-up to ensure that families are obtaining needed services.Provide direct services to help EHS/HS families obtain services otherwise unavailable (i.e., transportation) or cope with everyday problems.Provide or arrange for crisis relief, where possible for EHS/HS families.Work with parents/families to organize a center committee (Team Builders) and train families in their rights and responsibilities as EHS/HS family members. Assist the parents/families in planning and conducting center committee (Team Builder) activities and programs.Ensure each enrolled child obtains all necessary medical and dental exams and screenings. Providing assistance, including transportation, to parents when needed.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other EHS/HS staff, work closely with Family Support Coordinators and human services staff in the community to assure the availability of a comprehensive array of services to meet social service needs of EHS/HS families.Recruit volunteers from throughout the community (including EHS/HS parents/families) to support all components of the EHS/HS program.Maintain required records and prepare and submit necessary reports on a timely basis.Encourage parents/families to become involved in the total EHS/HS program, including Policy Council meetings, organized family activities, etc.Identify community resources and secure services, goods, or financial support for the support of the EHS/HS program. Accomplish this through regular ongoing contact with families.Provide required number of home visits including special home visits as needed and as outlined in Policies and Procedures.Assist in providing information to families and the general community about the purpose and goals of the EHS/HS program.Participate in training and career development activities as directed by supervisor.Attend pre-service and in-service training.Work cooperatively with administrative staff and other agency personnel.Assist families with IFPA (Individual Family Partnership Agreement) completing and following up with Family Assessments & goal setting.Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect. Read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy. Failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination.Write referrals and follow-up as needed.Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.Family Advocate Knowledge,
Skills and AbilitiesHigh school diploma or equivalent.Knowledge of basic techniques of interviewing with potential families, utilizing a standard agency form and computer program.Knowledge of performance standards and regulations that apply to this position.Knowledge of eligibility requirements of various agency and community programs.Knowledge of all social and health resources in the community and ability to make effective referrals to such resources.Knowledge of problems of poverty in the community.Work toward…
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