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Head Start Child and Family Advocate

EOAC

Head Start Child and Family Advocate

Waco, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    General Responsibilities:

    It is the responsibility of all EOAC employees to support EOAC’s mission and goals, to respect the confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance, and to personally maintain the dignity and integrity of one who is placed in a position of public trust. We all bear the responsibility of improving the organization, communicating openly and empowering each other to excel at our work and maintain confidentiality of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional practice standards.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Must have CDA credentials, an Associate degree in social work or Social Services Certification, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services

    Two (2) years experience in social service work or adult education

    Should have experience in record keeping

    Should have knowledge of community resources

    Must have interest in and concern for low-income families and their children and their development

    Computer literacy (Word Processing, database and spreadsheets, Internet and email use) is required

    Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification

    Must have the ability to maintain records on a computer system or willing to learn

    Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and access to a privately owned vehicle with seat restraints and liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities

    Frequent driving for home visits sometimes in outlying centers or to assist parents with transportation needs

    Good verbal and written communication skills

    There must be no prior convictions of child abuse/neglect

    Must pass pre-employment physical and have current TB skill test/chest x-ray with negative results

    Must have current enrollment in Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry and FBI background clearance

    Must have the ability to lift in excess of 35 pounds

    Specific Responsibilities:

    Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner

    Performs duties related to Eligibility, recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA)

    Meet or exceed requirements of Family and Community Partnerships and Parent Involvement as indicated in the Head Start Performance Standards and as outlined in content area plans and policies and procedures related to the above-mentioned areas

    Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds

    Effectively communicate with colleagues, children and parents; participate in parent committee meetings as a non-voting member; develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships

    Assess and respond to needs and recruitment of children, including children with disabilities; visits classrooms and consults with teachers on services needed

    Makes home visits as needed to gather information relating to children and families

    Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the Family and Community Partnerships Program and Parent Involvement; in collaboration with Center Director and Family and Community Partnerships Manager, implement changes based on findings

    Effectively plan the Family and Community Partnerships and Parent Involvement Program; Provide assistance to develop education and personal plans (Family Partnership Agreement (FPA)

    Perform casework services with parents as needed to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources (to include assurance of health screenings and follow-up in a timely manner and in accordance with written policy and procedure)

    Serves as liaison between Head Start and/or Early Head Start child, home, center, and community resources, such as family services agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and clergy members

    Utilizes the referral process to help children and others use special programs and services, including counseling, emergency assistance, or crisis intervention. Assistance with follow-up of service needs; provides information to families on available and appropriate community resources

    Compile, maintain, and files all reports, records, and other documents required. Assists with the confidentiality of all required reports

    Make parent contact/follow-up for children whose participation in Head Start and/or Early Head Start is irregular; tracks children who withdraw; track attendance in database on daily basis

    Assist in planning and implementation of Parent Involvement activities

    Monitor progress of service delivery assigned caseload, including plans for improved child behavior that reflects enhanced opportunities for learning

    Participate in team meetings, staffing, and parent/teacher conferences according to assigned caseload

    Assist in creating an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interest of Head start and early Head Start children

    Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities

    Assist parents to develop their skills and knowledge in the areas of parenting, medical/dental topics, mental health, nutrition, early childhood development and personal growth

    Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program

    Provide appropriate and timely information to the Community to actively inform and recruit eligible families

    Document all activities that relate to contact with families and specific program objectives

    Assure integration of all content areas

    Assure that a positive image of EOAC is portrayed at all times

    I understand that my employment will not begin until I have received clearance to hire from the Executive Director or their designee.

    Other duties as assigned

    Immediate Supervisor: Head Start Center Director

    Early Head Start Program Manager

    Secondary Supervisor: Family and Community Partnership Manager