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About the Role

The Family Advocate is responsible for implementing the Parent, Family, & Community Engagement (PFCE) component of the program, aligning with School Readiness Goals and Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) as per Head Start Program Performance Standards. This role requires fieldwork, meeting families, planning, record keeping, and training. The position is evolving for the first two years during the start-up phase, requiring flexibility and adjustments to interim roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and enroll prospective families through outreach and in accordance with Eligibility regulations.
• Support the center director in maintaining 97% enrollment at all times.
• Manage a caseload of families, developing and maintaining strength-based relationships.
• Collaborate with families to establish and achieve family goals.
• Identify community resources and track progress in achieving family goals.
• Provide families with appropriate referrals and follow up with families and service providers.
• Enter child and family information into the approved child tracking system database (COPA systems).
• Assist with collecting child health medicals and dentals.
• Maintain and provide data for the annual Program Information Report (PIR).
• Record, monitor, and follow up on referrals for support services.
• Ensure all documentation is current in the child's file to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007.
• Encourage families to participate in Program Governance Meetings.
• Maintain constant contact with partner providers to integrate family partnership goals with classroom efforts.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of parent involvement activities and events.
• Participate in home visits when necessary for follow-ups, attendance, or routine visits.
• Effectively communicate with children, families, staff, management, and community partners.
• Comprehend and implement the Head Start Performance Standards and policies of Grand St. Settlement Early Childhood Program.
• Provide translations in verbal and written form as needed for parents/guardians and program needs.
• Assist parents with the application and transition into 3K and Pre-K via DOE.

Requirements

• Required to have at minimum a credential/certification, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
• Experience working with families of children from birth to 48 months.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• Experience, training, and skills in assisting parents of young children in advocating and decision-making for their families.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and parents.
• Working knowledge of local community-based agencies and resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, knowledge of web-based data systems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families.
• Participate in required professional development activities to enhance skills.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply).
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Web-based data systems
• CPR
• First Aid
• Mandated Reporter training
• Head Start Performance Standards
• Communication
• Advocacy
• Decision-making
• Relationship building
• Community resource knowledge
• Record keeping
• Data entry
• Translation (verbal and written)

Location

• The Bronx

Work Type

• Full-time
• Field work required

Experience Level

• Experience working with families of children from birth to 48 months

Education Level

• Credential/certification
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $36,960.00 To $47,520.00 Annually

About the Company

• Grand St. Settlement Early Childhood Program

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)