As a Child Start Family Advocate, you will support full enrollment and program compliance through recruitment and enrollment activities. Build relationships with families that enable successful needs assessments and goal setting. Develop a comprehensive understanding of services and resources available in the community. Connect families with appropriate services and resources in the community based on family needs and goals through a case management approach. Seek new services and resources to support family needs and goals. Maintain records of children and families. Support center events and record keeping as directed by Early Childhood Manager. Provide services in the family home or the assigned center. Support families during required, requested or mandated meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
- 1 to 3 years experience with children and families.
- Office and computer knowledge required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills preferred and ability to respond effectively in human service situations preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.
Apply online: https://apply.workable.com/childstart/j/C64B83685F/
Child Start's Family Advocate position is $16.68 per hour.
Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.