Full-Time Advocate

Hourly/ Salary: Hourly

Regular Full Time

Responsible for identifyingthe needs of children and families and for providing comprehensive casemanagement services in an effort to empower them to achieve and maintainself-sufficiency. Establish mutually respectful partnership with families toenhance the quality of their lives and their communities.

EssentialFunctions Recruits eligible children for NFCD's programs to meetenrollment requirements, including children with disabilities.

Completes applications, parent interviews, and enrollmentprocess.

Provides case management to support families in identifyingneeds and goals, develop family partnership agreements, make referrals asnecessary, and provide follow up.

Collaborates with health services staff to ensure compliancewith all child health requirements.

Connects families with community resources to meet basic needsin times of crisis.

Documents all aspects of the case management process inNFCD's database system.

Documents and provides follow up of excessive absenteeismand attendance concerns as required. The attendance policy ensures compliancewith Rilya Wilson Act.

Greets parents at child arrival anddeparture times to the extent possible. Advocate for the family and support them in advocating forthemselves.

Ability to respond respectfully to the culture, traditions,lifestyles, language and values of each family and community.

Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates presentations andtraining for parents and families as required by performance standards and asdeemed necessary through the result of the Family Needs Assessment.

Coordinates with center staff and parents in planningfamily-focused, center-based events and father/male involvement activitiesmonthly.

Works collaboratively with center staff to promote anddocument family participation, and provide feedback to parents and staffregarding participation.

Works in collaboration with the Family and CommunityPartnership Specialist by participating in community activities that supportfamilies, enhance the programs, and increase community awareness.

Maintains effective working interaction with coworkers andoutside contacts that will enhance the operation of NFCD's program.

Knowledge,Skills & Abilities Required Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications– Education & Experience Licenses or Certifications Current Infant/Toddler /Young Child First Aid and CPR

Education Degree Type: High SchoolGraduate and is enrolled in an Associate or Credential program for familyservices, social work, or related field Major: Required: Yes

Work Experience Required: 1 year of related experiences with strong emphasis onrecord-keeping, tracking, and contact with diverse populations.

Preferred: 1 year' experienceproviding services to children and families.

Levelof Physical Effort Minimalphysical effort typically found in clerical work. PhysicalWorking Environment Minimalexposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where thereis rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Exposure toroutine office noise and equipment.

Background Mustbe able to pass a Level 2 background check.

Mustbe able to provide references for the previous 5 years work experience.

Additional Contingency Employmentwith NFCD is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature,federal funding, and successful implementation of job requirements, as measuredby performance-based evaluations.