Parent Child Advocate - Kankakee, IL

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13779600 Aunt Marthas Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do bestprovide healthcare and wellness. ### Position Title: Parent Child Advocate (PCA) {#position-title-parent-child-advocate-pca data-start="529" end="582"} Location: Kankakee, IL\ Hourly Rate: $22.50 Must have reliable personal transportation to conduct daily or weekly visits and be able to drive a 1214-passenger agency vehicle to transport clients as needed. Personal vehicles are not used to transport clients. ### SUMMARY {#summary data-start="656" end="671"} Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Parent Child Advocate (PCA) implements the Healthy Families of America home visiting model to strengthen parent-child relationships and promote healthy development. The PCA uses an evidence-based curriculum to provide parents with information and activities that foster rich learning experiences, support bonding, and build family self-sufficiency. This position requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to provide quality care and service in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment. ### ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES {#essential-duties-and-responsibilities data-start="1269" end="1314"} Develop and maintain supportive, strength-based, and culturally sensitive relationships with pregnant women and their families. Provide prenatal and postnatal education to expectant mothers on topics such as fetal development, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding. Implement the evidence-based curriculum to strengthen parent-child interactions and promote bonding and attachment. Deliver developmentally appropriate information and activities to support the childs social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Conduct developmental screenings and assessments with the child and family as required by program guidelines. Collaborate with families to establish and achieve individualized family goal plans. Provide assistance in overcoming barriers (e.g., transportation, housing, food) by offering resources and community referrals as needed. Support and ensure access to healthcare and safety for children enrolled in the program. Engage families through home visits, virtual sessions, or phone contact based on family needs. Use personal vehicle to conduct home visits and perform other service-related travel. Participate in outreach activities to recruit and retain program participants. Assist in coordinating group services including childcare, meal support, and transportation. Engage in reflective supervision to promote self-awareness and continuous improvement. Collect, maintain, and submit accurate data in accordance with program requirements. Provide outstanding customer service using the AIDET communication model to ensure positive outcomes. Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.