Family Advocate Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Family Advocate 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Riviera Beach, FL 33404 The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is looking for a Family Advocate to join our team!

WHO WE ARE

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. strives to ensure that children and their families have access to high-quality, affordable early learning programs and services in our community. We are a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building a community-wide commitment to ensure every child is ready to succeed in school and life through comprehensive, high-quality early learning environments.

S UMMARY

The Family Advocate is responsible for assisting Early Head Start families in problem solving, setting, and accomplishing family and individual goals through direct service, resources, and referrals.

HOURS:

This is a full-time position, and business hours at the Port location are Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Longer hours, evenings, and weekends may be necessary on occasion.

PAYRATE:

up to $22.50 per hour commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Responsible for recruitment, selection, and enrollment following ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) criteria. Provide support through home visits to families of infants and toddlers. Coordinate implementation of volunteer opportunities and document accordingly. Advocate for, work with, and help strengthen low-income families by assisting in setting goals, building on strengths, and developing a plan to address and support areas of concern. Family caseload will be approximately up to 40 families. Promote family partnerships through parent involvement and education activities. Maintain up to date resource library with social-emotional, mental health, and life skill materials and networks with other community agencies to keep information on family support resources. Make referrals and help families identify and access needed resources: health, mental health, social services, education, and training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Family Services, Sociology, or a related field is required. Two years of case work and related experience and/or training. Experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs is preferred. Experience providing services to culturally diverse communities/families. Must be social media savvy, with ability to be on ELCPBC social media communicating services and mission. Bilingual and able to read, write and speak in English and Spanish or Creole, preferred.

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