Family Advocate (Bilingual Spanish)

About the role

The Family Advocate supports early childhood education programs to create positive outcomes for children and families. Key responsibilities include engaging families, providing intensive support to vulnerable families, and expanding family engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Engages families in individualized, in-home and group experiences to enhance parent/child interactions.
• Manages responsibilities such as ERSEA, record keeping, and reporting.
• On-going monitoring, planning, and implementing.
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Supporting the well-being of children and encouraging family involvement.
• Maintains the funded enrollment level and fills vacancies as needed.
• Completes data entry related to various areas of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community partners.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field preferred, OR AA or BA in another field with a commitment to complete Family Services Certificate/Credential within 18 months of hire.
• Experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children to advocate for their families required; experience working in low-income diverse communities preferred.

Qualifications

• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel is required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Data-Informed Learning
• Transparent & Open Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Championing Equality
• Caring Teams & Communities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Professional Development Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• ID Theft Protection
• Employee Discount Perks

Pay

This position pays between $19.49 and $23.33 hourly based on education and years of experience.

Schedule

Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment.