Head Start Family Advocate

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Academic Full-Time Non-Exempt
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$17.94 per hour plus benefits
35 per week
Head Start – North Jeff (Evans Mills) Units 1 and 2
Job Summary: The Family Advocate is responsible for a caseload of 34 families served by the Head Start
Program in Evans Mills/North Jeff. He/she will make a minimum of three home visit every academic year to
each family and will provide information and referrals to families in the health and family service areas. This
person acts as an advocate for families, assists families in determining their needs and in
identifying and developing goals to meet those needs. The Family Advocate will be responsible
for performing a comprehensive health intake, completing sensory screening, and tracking health
follow-up for their assigned Head Start children; recruitment and enrollment of children and
families; and facilitating a Parent Committee meeting monthly. He/she will be expected to
maintain complete and accurate documentation of all required agency forms and computer database; and
accurate statistical data for reporting purposes.
Education: Associate Degree in Human Services or related field required. Must have, or be willing to
attain Family Development Credential (FDC) or other specified training within two years of hire if offered
by the agency.
Experience: One year of experience in the human service field required.
Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills that include the ability to send and receive email messages,
post information to a database or spreadsheet, and perform basic word processing, and/or data entry.
Other Skills: Knowledge of child and family development; ability to maintain confidentiality of program and
agency related information; strong time management, planning and organizational skills; excellent written and
verbal communication skills; ability to maintain accurate records; knowledge of community resources; ability to
work with diverse groups and individuals; and the ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with
all Head Start staff to provide quality programming for children and families.
Other Requirements: Employment is contingent pending satisfactory physical exam including TB test; receipt of
clearance from the NYS Central Register of Child Abuse & Maltreatment, NYS Office of Children & Family
Services, and the NYS Division of the Criminal Justice Services at the time of hire; and employee will be required
to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated with a child abuse or neglect case
within the past year. Applicant must be able to provide independent transportation to perform job duties; and
possess a valid drivers license. Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates.
Benefits: Academic schedule, paid school vacations, Agency Flexible Benefits Plan and summer hours for
applications and registrations.
To Apply: Submit updated resume, application form, and transcript to Community Action Planning
Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892. Application form available at
www.capcjc.org.