Family Advocate (20 hrs/wk)
Core
Provides direct health and social services, case management, and resource coordination for children and families in Head Start programs.
Role type
Family Advocate (Case Manager)
Builds
Integrated comprehensive services for children and families in early education programs
Domain
Nonprofit / Early Childhood Education / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, home visits, health screenings, resource referral, data entry, parent engagement, confidentiality compliance
Preferred skills
Credential in social work or human services, experience with children/families, translation assistance
Technologies
Electronic tracking systems
Responsibilities
Conduct enrollment procedures and home visits; assess family strengths and needs; connect families to community resources; coordinate case management meetings; maintain accurate records and reports; observe classrooms for safety; facilitate parent involvement activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC