Family Engagement Advocate

Your Mission in Action

The Family Engagement Advocate creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being. They assist in areas such as Social Services, Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Transitions, Inclusion, and Parent Engagement. The role involves offering referrals to community resources, assisting families in crisis, and promoting each family's values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain funded enrollment levels in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Upbring Policies
• Provide parent orientation to ensure families are informed about the enrollment process for Early Head Start or Head Start
• Perform duties related to Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA), ensuring ongoing monitoring, compliance, and effective implementation
• Ensure ongoing case management services through collaboration by utilizing the referral process to help children and others use special programs and services, including counseling, emergency assistance, or crisis intervention
• Conduct home visits and follow-up with families, assisting in various areas like parenting, child development, attendance, and wellness checks
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and community partners to support family engagement and children’s needs
• Ensure all Program Information Report (PIR) data is current and accurate in the data management system
• Comply with company policies, procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and HSPPS regulations and standards; always ensure the health and safety of each child in care and support the overall well-being of children
• Use discretion and confidentiality in all matters related to families, staff, and Head Start/Early Head Start programs as appropriate

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Family and Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Ability and willingness to obtain Family Development Credential (FDC) within 12 months of the date of hire
• One (1) year experience in Early Head Start and/or Head Start-related experience OR providing comprehensive services to children and families
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Family and Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Three (3) years direct related experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children to advocate for their families
• Family Development Credential (FDC)
• Experience with Child Plus data management system

Perks

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
• Requires frequent standing, walking and time being mobile to coordinate events
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs

Upbring

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.