Family Advocate - TroyCORS Head Start • Troy, OH, US
Family Advocate - Troy
CORS Head Start • Troy, OH, US
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionMinimum : high school diploma or equivalent; preferred social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related degree. Within 18 months of hire, obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field. Associate's degree preferred; if no related degree or credential, 2 years of social services experience required. Ability to lift 40 lbs. and work flexible hours. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history. Excellent interviewing and active listening skills; knowledge of drug culture in communities. Background check, drug test, and physical required. Generous leave, 401(k), student loan forgiveness, paid education, comprehensive benefits.
Family Advocate – Troy at CORS Head Start
Position type : Hourly; Pay range : $14.84 – $21.23 per hour. Minimum requirement : high school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, complete and maintain enrollment with eligible families, develop rapport and provide ongoing service through interactions.
- Initiate Family Strengths Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements; provide ongoing support to help families accomplish identified goals.
- Enter data in real time to ensure program integrity.
- Partner with local community resources and agencies.
- Advocate for families, leading them toward healthy self-reliance.
- Encourage and support families to ensure completion of child health screenings.
- Assist families in finding a medical and dental home.
- Guide families to utilize available services; assist them in identifying crisis intervention services and continued support.
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure communication that enables families and children to succeed; keep program flow seamless.
- Plan and co-facilitate Parent Meetings and Family Fun Nights.
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Family Advocate • Troy, OH, US