Full-Time Advocate

JCEO is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency that has been serving Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State since 1966. Through a comprehensive list of services, JCEO offers a helping hand to the working poor, the elderly, the sick, and the disadvantaged. Make a meaningful impact in your community by supporting families and individuals on their path to stability and success. In this role, you'll build strong relationships through home visits, connect clients to valuable community resources, and serve as a trusted advocate during both everyday needs and times of crisis. Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: On-Site between 4917 South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh NY 12901 and 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh NY 12901
Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.82-$19.08
Medical

• Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Carries out goals, policies, and activities designed to implement community and family engagement and performance standards.

Assists with preparation and distribution of recruiting information and material.
Recruits low income children and children with disabilities, through a variety of methods including door-to-door visits.
Maintains a full child enrollment through on-going recruiting.
Notifies office of upcoming moves or changes in enrollment.
Informs families of the need for child's physical, immunizations, medical reports etc., at the direction of the Family and Community Services Coordinator.
Assists team members in maintenance of resource files and shares information in the form of monthly newsletters to parents as approved by Family and Community Services Coordinator.
Participates in self-assessment validation process as approved by Family and Community Services Coordinator.
At the direction of the Family and Community Services Coordinator, the Family Advocate assists parents in the election of Policy Council representatives and the formation of parent groups
Refers families to all needed resources and community services and advocates on their behalf.
Helps parent volunteers understand Head Start procedures and regulations (eg. PPD Tests, Policies and Procedures, etc.).
Inputs family contacts, Family Partnership Agreement, referrals, goal progress, and etc. Acts as a liaison between families and center teams and outside agency referrals, as directed by the Family and Community Services Coordinator.
Reports any instances of child abuse/neglect and provides required follow-up.
Maintains complete inventory for parent's supplies, equipment and library resources.
Attends all other required training.
At a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within eighteen months of hire, or equivalent coursework (12 credit hours in the above-mentioned fields) as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree. Experience in the field preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.