Family Advocate

Abstract of the Position

The Family Advocate is responsible for implementing core family partnership, parent involvement, and community partnership functions for the center-based option of an Early Head Start program. The Family Advocate recruits and enrolls children, supports a caseload of up to 40 families using a family development model, coordinates child health screenings, and supports the larger social services system.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Recruit underserved populations and determine eligibility of children.
• Maintain funded enrollment levels and fill vacancies.
• Assign infants and toddlers to program options that best fit family needs.
• Analyze causes of absenteeism.
• Assist with child health screenings and other required screenings.
• Facilitate parent orientations to the program.
• Engage in collaborative partnership building with up to 40 families.
• Identify family goals, strengths, and necessary services and support.
• Identify and access services and resources for families.
• Ensure parents are involved in program services.
• Arrange for education and other appropriate intervention for families.
• Establish community partnerships and promote access to community services.
• Maintain contact with teaching staff and infants / toddlers in a classroom setting.
• Coordinate with center staff to promote parent involvement.
• Document family partnership efforts and outcomes.
• Submit reports and participate in required professional development activities.
• Provide crisis intervention for families.

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