Full-Time Advocate

Position Summary: The Family Advocate is responsible for engaging families in program services through meaningful relationships. This includes assisting families in identifying strengths and needs, connecting them to agency and community resources, and fostering their confidence as parents and community members. The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Engage families in program services and activities that promote school readiness, parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
Assist families in establishing and pursuing goals that enhance personal growth and connections to the community
Organize events in response to family needs and interests
Deliver relationship-based home visits and enrollment meetings that are responsive to family needs
Provide families with resource information and referrals to agency and community supports as needed
Complete monthly reports, documentation, and track family progress
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.
Education/Certification/Licensure: High School Diploma and credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within eighteen months of hire.
Valid driver's license
Experience Required: 1-2 years previous experience preferred
Spanish speaking is preferred
Knowledge and Skills Required: Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Organization and time management
Basic computer skills
Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish is a plus
Physical Requirements: To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a pleasant office environment and in families' homes. This role is exposed to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Matching 401K
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employer Health Savings Contributions
Telemedicine
Free Mental Health Coverage
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Bereavement
Referral Bonus
Annual Wellness Programs
Reflective Supervision
Community Involvement
Other Benefits May Apply Based on Position
Paid Snow Days
Hiring & Retention Bonus
Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Paid Professional Development
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.
Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace

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