Petersburg Family Health Advocate Job The Dalles area,Oregon USA,Social Work

Position: Petersburg Family Health Advocate 1

Location 3855 15 MILE ROAD,The Dalles, OR, 97058,United States
Base Pay $21.22 - $37.22 / Year
Employee Type

Contact information

Name Denise Harper
Phone
Email deniseharper

Job Description Position Summary

The Family Health Advocate at Mid-Columbia Children’s Council (MCCC) creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall family well‑being. They also provide case management to act as a liaison between families, staff, and the community. The Family Health Advocate provides support and education in the areas of positive parent-child relationships, families as lifelong educators and learners, program transitions, and connections to peers and the community.

The Family Health Advocate encourages all family members to become advocates and leaders for their children and family.

Benefits

Supplemental Insurance Plans
Life Insurance & AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Whole Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with company support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Children & Families

Develops positive and goal-oriented relationships with families.

Assess family strengths and needs and provides resources to ensure family well‑being.

Provides three to four home visits per year, per family over the course of each program year.

Provides parenting education on a variety of topics and modes that facilitate positive parent-child relationships.

Recognizes and strengthens families in their role as the primary, lifelong educator of their children.

Encourages and facilitates families in their role as children transition within MCCC classrooms or to other programs.

Informs families of relevant opportunities and connects them with peers and the community.

Assesses the educational needs of families and assists parents with individualized goal setting, providing guidance and resources to support families in achieving their goals.

Plans, schedules, and facilitates parent meetings and parent training on a variety of topics.

Encourages families to become involved in the program and facilitates volunteer processes.

Monitors attendance and educates families on the importance of consistent attendance; creates attendance support plans and performs safety checks with families as needed.

Health Services

Determines each program participant’s health status upon enrollment and connects them with any needed resources. This may include, but is not limited to, insurance resources, medical, dental, and other healthcare providers. The FHA will assist program participants in these areas by providing reminders, scheduling assistance, and connecting them to transportation services as needed.

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

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

Facilitates the completion and implementation of medical protocols and food substitutions.

Advocacy

Advocates for children and families.

Commits to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the program’s environment.

Promotes the advocacy and leadership skills of families within MCCC and community partners.

Collaborates with teachers and other family support staff to ensure coordinated participation in the classroom, home, and community.

Maintains an active knowledge of community needs and resources.

Administrative

Completes required reports, records, and case notes on each child. Enters data into appropriate software programs.

Assists parents with translation services as needed.

Participates in agency activities such as funders’ reviews, self-assessment, and all trainings.

Creates and maintains physical site files for the children on their caseload and ensures that all contact information and permission to release forms are updated and accurate.

Participates in recruitment activities to maintain full enrollment.

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