Family Advocate II

The Family Advocate II provides direct access to Southeast Early Head Start (EHS) services in the center and in the home. This position helps families access resources to ensure their children receive appropriate early education experiences and works closely with families and fosters participant independence. The incumbent will assist with participant recruitment efforts; collect and maintain data; assist families with paperwork completion; facilitate groups; and lead activities.

1. Work as part of a team to support and implement the Wee Cuddle and Grow attachment-based and trauma-responsive model of care.
2. Coordinate parent and family engagement activities including educational workshops events and resource distribution.
3. Assist with outreach to identify and recruit eligible Early Head Start participants and support families through the enrollment process including collecting and completing required forms.
4. Facilitate in-person home visits with assigned participant per program/academic year.
5. Conduct family and child assessments screenings and surveys including the Strengths and Needs Assessment ASQ:SE DECA Safe Sleep Pedestrian Safety parent surveys and other required tools. Review assessment results and actively participate in case reviews to identify family strengths address concerns coordinate services and support goal planning. Ensure families are connected to appropriate community resources and services and provide ongoing follow-up to monitor progress and support family well-being.
6. Partner with participants to develop monitor and revise Family Partnership Agreements (FPAs) and assist families in accessing resources services and activities that support family goals self-sufficiency and overall well-being.
7. Support and participate in program governance activities including planning coordinating and facilitating Parent Committee and Policy Committee meetings while encouraging parent leadership and engagement.
8. Complete and maintain updated participant family records and documentation related to various services (Health Dental Attendance Enrollment) in Parent Binders and GoEngage database. Maintain accurate and updated child and family goal progress and case notes.
9. Collaborate with colleagues on the EHS team to ensure continuity of service.
10. Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification.

EDUCATION:
Associates degree in social work Human Services Family Studies Early Childhood Education or a related field required.
Bachelors degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
4 years of experience in family support service coordination case management or a related human services field.
Previous experience working with families and children ages 0-3 required.
Experience with in-home visits and services preferred.
Experience working with Spanish speaking populations desired.