Family Advocate - Green County
Reach Dane · Monroe, WI · 1 wk ago
OTHR$21.96/hrFull-time
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Social Work, Counseling, or Nursing (Master's preferred)
- Experience: Minimum 3 years working with low-income, multicultural families
- Skills: Demonstrated experience in family support, mental health support, case management, and advocacy
- Additional Requirements:
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Knowledge of community development and family self-sufficiency approaches
Responsibilities
- Developing trusting relationships with parents using Head Start Relationship-Based Competencies
- Planning and implementing prenatal, family, and child development curriculum
- Organizing parent socialization events and groups to enhance parent-child bonds
- Providing comprehensive case management and social service coordination
- Serving as liaison to community agencies and resources
- Supporting family self-sufficiency and social competency development
- Fostering parent involvement and family growth opportunities
- Collaborating with Home Based Managers, Nurses, and Mental Health Consultants
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match (after 2 years)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth
- Collaborative team environment with nurses, mental health consultants, and managers
- Comprehensive mental health support for staff and families
- Supportive, inclusive work culture focused on relationship-based practices
- Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
- Career advancement pathways with organizational training support