Bilingual Family Advocate

Responsibilities Build strong, supportive relationships with families through ongoing communication and regular home visits. Connect families with in-house and community resources that support their health, education, and well-being. Serve as a liaison between families, program staff, and community partners to ensure coordinated support services. Help families identify strengths, assess needs, establish goals, and access resources that promote long-term success. Monitor and support child attendance, health, dental, and family service requirements to ensure children receive comprehensive services. Plan and facilitate parent engagement opportunities, including monthly parent meetings and volunteer activities. Support Family Child Care provider meetings and contribute expertise around family engagement and support services. Assist with recruitment, enrollment, orientation, and retention efforts to help families access Early Head Start services. Maintain accurate records and case management documentation in ChildPlus and other required systems. Track and document program in-kind contributions, including parent volunteer participation. Qualifications Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Human Services, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children, families, and community partners, with at least two years of experience in a social service agency or similar environment. A passion for empowering families and supporting young children during their most critical years of development. Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and timely documentation. Experience working in Family Child Care, home visiting, homeless shelters, or other non-traditional early childhood settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr