Head Start Family Advocate Apply Full time

• Merrillville Community School Corporation Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) and record-keeping compliance. Provide case management, parent education and crisis intervention to support self-sufficiency for all Pre-K families. Coordinate parent events related to program goals and governance. Coordinate parent meetings and events. Provide social services, as required by the Federal Performance Standards, to children and families, including those with disabilities. Acts as liaison and support between parents, classroom/school staff, community agencies and other staff. Daily contact with clients (children and families) and program staff to ensure quality program implementation. Oversee all documentation and recordkeeping for compliance, including but not limited to: ERSEA-recruitment/waitlist, intake, registration, attendance campaign. Parent Engagement

• meetings, events, education, communications. PROMIS database
• initial entry, maintenance, weekly updates (health, nutrition, family service, in kind, attendance) Child and Family files
• ERSEA/Family Services; Health/Nutrition Monitoring/Record-keeping binders

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field. Two years of related experience in Head Start. Experience in ERSEA preferred. Required to have access to reliable transportation in order to complete activities such as recruitment, intakes, community events, field trips and transition activities. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Paid leave, Retirement Job Details Schools Henry P Fieler Elementary School Salary Starting at $25.12 per hour Grades Early Childhood Subjects Contact for Questions Send message