Responsible for implementing and monitoring the following: Early Childhood Development and Health Services, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, and ERSEA plans. Maintain accurate recruitment, enrollment, referral tracking records, parent roster, class lists, change of status, in-kind records, childrens files and any other documentation required by each program in the areas of Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Managemen... more details
MSHS Family Advocate - GLCAP Shiloh, OH 34 hours per week, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday
Associates - $21.83 per hour, Bachelors $23.23 per hour.
Summary: Coordinates and implements the MSHS daily activities in the areas of Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, Early Childhood Development and HealthServices; in an effort to strengthen and preserve families, assists in identifying individual needs and coordinates services to meet each familys needs.
Why work for GLCAP?
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
- 403(B) Retirement Plan withCompany Match
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA withcompany contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Casual dress code
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
- Mileage/travel reimbursement
- Family oriented atmosphere
- Phone Stipend
- Education Assistance
Education:
Required Associate Degree in early childhood education, social work, family services or related field.
Experience:
One to three years experience in social services or adult education; up to one year experience with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software. Required fluency in conversational Spanish.
Additional Requirements:
- Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid drivers license, and maintain a safe driving record.
- Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
- Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
- Initial and periodic physical exams required.
- Must submit to state and/or federal criminal checks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring the following: Early Childhood Development and Health Services, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, and ERSEA plans.
- Maintain accurate recruitment, enrollment, referral tracking records, parent roster, class lists, change of status, in-kind records, childrens files and any other documentation required by each program in the areas of Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, Early Childhood Development and Health Services.
- Conduct home visits as required for all families as assigned; visit families in the home to ensure on-going contact with the family; complete required documentation; conduct as needed home visits for attendance, medical, or social service needs.
- Coordinate services using community resources; provide transportation and/or accompany families to community resources; provide follow-up services within 30 days of the recognized need of the family; advocate for early childhood and family development programs and services within the community.
- Ensure parent involvement activities are carried out at all program levels; assist Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Specialist with staff training in parent involvement areas.
- Plan, organize, and conduct required parent training, parenting sessions and assigned Parent Committee meetings; assist Parent Committee(s) with election and provide training of officers and Policy Council Representatives.
- Participate in the PFCE process to assist family needs and interventions; develop and complete follow up on the Family Partnership Agreement with families; confer regularly with center staff to assure follow through on identified familys needs.