Family Advocate

Purpose And Summary Of Responsibilities

The Family Advocate supports the Family & Community Partnership Manager in meeting the recruitment, enrollment, and attendance goals of the Head Start program. This role provides case management and crisis intervention services for families, helping them identify and work toward personal goals while connecting them with appropriate community resources. Family Advocates are also vital to promoting and sustaining parent involvement across all program sites.

Responsibilities

• Conducts three home visits annually with each assigned family
• Completes Strength-Based Assessments with families and provides follow-up services as needed
• Facilitates connections between families and community resources
• Advocates for families within the community
• Assists in scheduling and documentation of physicals, dental care, immunizations, and follow-up care for children
• Maintains required documentation for PIR (Program Information Report)
• Arranges or provides transportation to appointments as needed
• Implements policy and procedures related to head lice, including necessary home visits
• Provides crisis intervention support for families as needed