Family Advocate - Sidney

Family Advocate - Sidney at CORS Head Start

Position Type:
Hourly
Wage: $14.84 - $21.23 per hour, based on education.

Minimum education:

high school diploma or equivalent. CORS supports educational advancement for motivated employees.

• Recruit, enroll, and maintain enrollment with eligible families, develop rapport, and provide service through ongoing interactions.
• Initiate Family Strengths Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements; provide ongoing support to help families achieve their goals.
• Practice real‑time data entry to ensure program integrity.
• Partner with local community resources and agencies.
• Advocate for families, leading them toward healthy self‑reliance.
• Encourage and support families to ensure completion of their child’s health screenings.
• Assist families who need help to find a medical and dental home.
• Guide families to utilize available services, assist them in identifying crisis intervention services and continued support.
• Team with teachers to ensure all communications enable families and children to succeed in the program flow seamlessly.
• Plan and co‑facilitate Parent Meetings and Family Fun Nights.

• Minimum education:
  
  high school diploma or equivalent; preferred: associate’s degree in a related field or associate’s degree with at least 18 credit hours in studies related to social work, human services, family services, or counseling.
• Credential requirement: within 18 months of hire, obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. CORS may provide in‑house credentialing or pay for a preapproved course of study.
• Work experience:
  
  if no related degree or credential at the time of hire, 2 years of social services experience are required.
• Special conditions: ability to lift 40 lbs. and work flexible hours; valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history; excellent interviewing and active listening skills; knowledge of drug culture in our communities.

All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical. CORS offers generous leave, 401(k), student loan forgiveness, paid education, affordable and comprehensive benefits, and caring colleagues.

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