Family Advocate

Pre-Employment requirements

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Family Services Coordinator, the Family Advocate shall be responsible for:
• Identifying, recruiting and enrolling prospective families through outreach and in accordance with Eligibility regulations.
• Support the center director with maintaining 97% of enrollment at all times.
• Family Partnerships: Manage a caseload of families including but not limited to: developing and maintaining strength- based relationships with families. Collaborate with families to establish and achieve family goals. Identify resources in the community and track progress in achieving family goals ( Family Partnership Agreements)
• Community Partnerships: Provide families with appropriate referrals and follow up with families and service providers on referrals
• Record Keeping: Enter child and family information into the approved child tracking system database (COPA systems). Assist with collecting child health medicals and dentals. Maintain and provide data for the annual Program Information Report (PIR). Record, monitor and follow up on referrals for support services and ensure that all documentation is current in the child's file to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007
• Governance: Encourage families to participate in Program Governance Meetings
• Service Coordination: Maintain constant contact with partner providers in order to integrate family partnership goals with classroom efforts.
• Assist in the planning & facilitation of parent involvement activities & events
• Participate in home visits when necessary in regards to any follow-ups, attendance or routine visits
• Effectively communicate with children, families, staff, management, and community partners
• Ability to comprehend and implement the Head Start Performance Standards and policies of Grand St. Settlement Early Childhood Program
• Provide translations in verbal and written form as needed for parents/guardians and program needs
• Assist the parents with the application and transition into 3K and Pre-K via DOE

How to apply

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001 &type=MP&lang=en_US

No phone calls, please!

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

Equal opportunity employer (Eoe)