• Family Advocate

    Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc (Endicott, NY)


    Job Description

    Family Advocates must complete a Family Development Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services counseling or a related field within 18 months of hire. AAS in Human Services or related field.

     

    At least one year of experience working with people

     

    Valid Driver's License and personal transportation

    Supervisory Responsibilities: None

    **Family Advocate Duties/Responsibilities:** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    1. Recruit children for the Head Start program, complete enrollments and follow through on all paperwork

    2. Assist families in coping with problems, makes referrals to community agencies as needed

    3. Serve as a liaison between the family and the center as well as provide background information for other staff members as needed

    4. Assist families in obtaining medical and dental appraisals and referrals

    5. Coordinate, assist, and serve as a resource person to parent committees, also attend monthly team meetings

    6. Support and encourage parent involvement through the program and cooperate with other components in planning workshops and other activities for parents

    7. Implement Family & Community partnership plan and maintain Family & Community Partnership Records

    8. Establish effective procedures to involve parents, serve as an advocate for the parent

    9. Assist in updating community resource list

    10. Know and practice Head Start goal, guidelines and objectives

    11. Visit and observe in classroom one or two times a week. Assist with coverage as needed

    12. Work with families representing different cultures using a culturally competent and respectful perspective

    13. Make at least 3-4 home visits a year after completion of Family Community Partnership Agreement (* Please note: Home visits will vary according to need specified by family)

    14. Required to abide in confidentiality policies and procedures

    15. Attend trainings including occasionally going out of town

    Family Advocate Physical Requirements:

    • Talking-ordinary

    • Hearing-ordinary conversation

    • Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds

    • Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion

    • Vision-acuity, near, and far

    •All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to** **race** **, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

     

    ity, or status as a protected veteran.”