***up to $2000 Hiring Bonus within first 90 days contingent on satisfactory performance.***
South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) is seeking a Family Advocate for our Head Start program in Monroe County. SCCAP is a non-profit social service agency that works to provide opportunities for low-income individuals and families to achieve personal and economic independence.
An Head Start Family Advocate provides case management to assist families in meeting their family goals and needs for social and other essential family support services. Family Advocates are to be qualified motivated and well-equipped professionals that want to facilitate child enrollment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Interview family and assess strengths and needs and develop a family centered partnership plan agreement with the family identifying and establishing goals
Monitor goal accomplishments of families throughout their participation in the program. Assist families to meet milestones/objectives that lead to goals accomplishment
Advocate on behalf of enrolled families by identifying making referrals to procuring and/or coordinating community resources and services available to families considering eligibility criteria. Follow-up on referrals
Maintain organized case files enter information into designated computer databases as needed
Document each family contact and all internal services provided to families as well as all external referrals for service
Develop and implement a plan to improve attendance on children with repeat absences
Assist with planning and implementation of parent training and activities
Assist in completion of all internal reports and coordination of referrals for child abuse
Complete and submit all weekly monthly quarterly and annual reports as directed
Conduct a minimum of two home visits per family each school year and as needed
Education Requirements include: High school diploma or equivalency and within eighteen months of hire obtain a credential or certification in social work human services family services counseling or a related field.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations: All clients and staff are required to wear a mask curbside pickup available common surfaces are sanitized regularly. COVID Vaccination is Required.
