Bilingual Family Community Advocate - Early Childhood Education Center

Job Summary

The Family Community Advocate conducts community outreach efforts to recruit and enroll eligible children and families in compliance with ERSEA. This position is also responsible for record keeping and data submission regarding enrollment and attendance. Using a trauma informed, culturally responsive case management approach, the Family Community Advocate assesses families' strengths and links families to services within VOA and in the community. This position also works to encourage parents to participate in parent training events and to volunteer in center activities. The Family Community Advocate is responsible for working closely with a team to reach outcomes and full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Family Services team, the teaching teams, and the Education Coordinator to design and implement activities to increase parent involvement in program activities, community activities and family literacy activities.
• Responsible for outreach and recruitment, with the Family Service Team, to ensure site enrollments of eligible children, assist parents in meeting the enrollment criteria and maintain a prioritized wait list for interested families.
• Utilizes a database to track enrollment and attendance for the program, collecting information from teaching staff and the Family Services team.
• Documents monthly attendance and enrollment changes and reports to the Head Start Director, agency, teaching staff, and Family Service team.
• Prepares and submits required reports and administrative forms to Head Start Director.
• Provides case management services and supports families in moving toward self-sufficiency.

Requirements

• Competencies: Colorado Early Childhood Licensing requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care.
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or closely related field with equivalent relevant experience and/or Family Development Credential within the first 6 months of employment. Two years providing case management and family support required. Demonstrated ability in building rapport with families from diverse backgrounds and facilitating parent involvement in program activities.
• Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of how children, adults, and elderly learn, Ability to facilitate large group trainings to adults, Knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and requirements for early childhood centers, Knowledge of CACFP, DPP, CPP, Denver Great Kids Head Start, and CCAP, Ability to read detailed child educational plans, Understanding of human diversity, Understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, NAEYC Code of Ethics, and the Social Workers Code of Ethics.