FT Family Service Advocate

Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron & Richland Counties INC. MISSION STATEMENT: To promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life of those in need. POSITION: FT Family Service Advocate **DEPARTMENT: ** Head Start SUPERVISED BY: Site Administrator or Teacher / Supervisor STATUS: Non-Exempt TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular --- Part Year JOB SUMMARY: The Family Service Advocate is responsible for collaborating with families of Head Start children to identify interests, needs, and strengths. The Family Service Advocates should be able to facilitate access to community services that are responsive to children and families' needs. The Family Service Advocate will assist in recruitment, class room coverage enrollment file maintenance, data entry into Child Plus, and family engagement. The Family Service Advocate will ensure compliance of licensing laws and all funding source regulations. The Family Service Advocate will act in a professional manner at all times. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in carrying out goals, policies and activities designed to implement family service outcomes and the Head Start Performance Standards. Assist with activities to recruit Head Start eligible children for full enrollment. Follow procedures to enroll eligible families and ensure all paperwork is complete and all documents are in the file within five days of enrollment. Complete the Family Assessments and Parent Gauge maintain ongoing Family Partnership documentation. Input accurate information and maintain Child Plus information. Complete screenings on children (hearing, vision & growth assessment) within 10 days of enrollment. []{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font=""}