Family Advocate - Benton City

The family advocate ensures families meet eligibility criteria for social and health services by interviewing clients, determining needs, and mobilizing community resources to improve functioning per head start standards. Responsibilities include developing and participating in individual education plans (Iep) and individual family service plans (Ifsp), managing caseloads, and maintaining accurate client data.

Minimum qualifications require an associate’s degree or higher with 30 quarter credits in relevant human services fields, or a high school diploma/Ged plus obtaining an initial/Cda/Aa in ece within 18 months. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of child development, experience in federally funded environments, excellent communication skills, and be english/Spanish bilingual.