Family Advocate
Core
Provides advocacy, case management, and resource linkage for families in South Los Angeles to support children's school readiness and access to health, nutrition, and mental wellness services.
Role type
Family Advocate / Case Manager
Builds
Head Start and State Preschool programs serving infants and preschool children
Domain
Early Childhood Education / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
case management, family needs assessment, community partnership building, data tracking, health service coordination, bilingual communication (English/Spanish), program compliance
Preferred skills
Human Development or Social Work degree, Family Development Credential, child development training
Technologies
Head Start Performance Standards, California State Preschool Regulations
Responsibilities
Recruit and enroll children into Head Start/State Preschool programs; conduct family needs assessments and partnership agreements; coordinate health, dental, nutrition, and mental health screenings and referrals; manage a caseload of up to 45 families; monitor attendance and ensure program compliance; assist with classroom supervision and auxiliary tasks when understaffed.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC