Analysis Skills, Case Management, Code of Federal Regulations, Community Programs, Community Providers, Community Relations, Community and Social Services, Data Collection, Documentation, Event Management, Family Social Work, Financial Literacy, Leadership, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Literacy, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Nutrition, Parental Controls, People Management, Spanish Language, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Team Player, Training Program, Willing to Travel
Job Description:
DESCRIPTION
The Family Advocate is responsible for supporting and empowering families through individualized family partnerships, referrals, parent engagement, and advocacy. This position serves as a liaison between families, classrooms, and community agencies, promoting family well-being, childrens school readiness, and equitable access to resources. The Family Advocate maintains a family caseload and provides direct support to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and WECC program goals.
Family Partnership & Case Management
- Develop Family Partnership Agreements (FPAs) within 45 days of enrollment and update them regularly to reflect the familys progress and evolving needs.
- Conduct a minimum of three purposeful home visits per family per year.
- Participate in Child and Family Reviews (CFR), IEP/PPT meetings, and case discussions as needed.
- Identify and report child safety or well-being concerns in accordance with mandated reporting procedures.
Parent Engagement & Advocacy
- Coordinate monthly parent workshops and activities focused on topics such as literacy, nutrition, financial literacy, and parenting skills.
- Administer, collect, and analyze parent interest surveys to inform planning of events, activities, parent educational opportunities, and family supports.
- Promote parent leadership and engagement through participation in committees, events, and volunteer opportunities.
Recruitment & Enrollment Support
- Facilitate and support ongoing program recruitment through community outreach, networking, and relationship-building with local organizations.
- Organize and participate in recruitment events such as community fairs, open houses, and targeted outreach activities.
- Assist families with the application and enrollment process, including gathering documentation
Community Collaboration
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community service providers. iders
- Represent WECC at community events and advisory boards
Data Management & Documentation
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic and physical records in compliance with Head Start and program standards.
- Enter and track required information in ChildPlus and review caseload reports to identify areas for follow-up.
- Collect and report data for program monitoring (e.g, PIR), and submit documentation to the Family Services Manager as scheduled.d
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list. At any time, the Director may assign other duties and responsibilities to align with evolving program needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in early childhood or community-based programs, including staff supervision, family engagement, and service coordination.
- Bachelors Degree in family studies, social work, human services, or a related field preferred
- Ability to travel locally for home visits, meetings, and training
- Preferred: multilingual, Spanish
Physical & Health Requirements:
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs
- Ability to walk, squat, kneel, and sit on the floor as needed
- Statement of good health with a negative tuberculosis (T.B.) test upon hire and updated every two years
Reports to: Family Services Manager and WECC Director
Work Schedule & Flexibility:
- Hourly
- 205 Days/year- calendar of work days approved by WECC Director
- Typical work day (7:45 am - 3:15 pm)
As needed and under the direction of the Director, this position may require occasional adjustments to the typical work schedule to support parent or staff meetings, training, program events, or emergency staffing needs.
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WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school districts educational program and activities.