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Family Advocate, El Dorado,KS

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Support full enrollment and program compliance through recruitment and enrollment activities as a Child Start Family Advocate. Build relationships with families to successfully conduct needs assessments and set goals. Develop a comprehensive understanding of available services and resources in the community. Connect families with appropriate services and resources in the community based on their needs and goals, using a case management approach. Explore and identify new services and resources to support family needs and goals. Maintain records of children and families. Assist in organizing center events and record keeping as instructed by the Early Childhood Manager. Provide services to families either in their homes or at the assigned center. Support families during mandatory, requested, or required meetings.

Actively participates in the community outreach and recruitment process.
Completes all enrollment requirements for a child entering the Program, and maintains competed waiting list to enroll children in the program immediately when vacancies occur.
Calculates and verifies income eligibility on all enrollments.
Helps parents make appointments for necessary health care for children.
Attends monthly case reviews and helps plan services to meet children's social service needs.
Follows up with parents and documents conversations in Child Plus about the child/family progress and/or needed services.
Communicates with teachers regarding any concerns for the child. Communicates with Family Educators for dually enrolled families to conduct Family Team Meetings (FTM).
Assist in identifying and formulating new community partnerships and resources that support family needs and Family Partnership agreement.
Develop an aggregate of social services within the community to be shared with families and staff.
Empowers and encourages families to make sure of all identified community resources.
Works as a team with the Early Childhood Manager, Teachers and additional agency staff.
Meet all health requirements of the center .
Provide flexible services to families (day, evening).
Documents all family services the FA has provided as they occur in Child Plus and keeps Children's files current.

Associate's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidate's with a Family Development Credential are encouraged to apply.
One to three 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.

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.

Must be able to commute daily to El Dorado, KS. This is not a remote position.

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What You Should Know About Family Advocate, El Dorado,KS, Child Start, Inc.

Are you passionate about empowering families and making a positive impact in your community? Join us as a Family Advocate at Child Start in El Dorado, KS! In this rewarding role, you will support full enrollment and program compliance through vibrant recruitment and enrollment activities. You’ll build meaningful relationships with families to conduct needs assessments and help them set achievable goals. Your expertise will allow you to develop a deep understanding of the available community services and resources that can cater to each family's unique needs. As a Family Advocate, you'll connect families with the appropriate services based on their goals and actively explore new resources that can provide additional support. You’ll maintain essential records and assist in organizing center events to foster community engagement, all while providing flexible services both at homes and the assigned center. With your background in social work or a related field, your communication and interpersonal skills will shine as you collaborate with early childhood professionals and empower families. If you are bilingual, that’s a plus! Child Start offers a competitive salary with benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a robust retirement plan. If you’re looking to contribute to your community in a meaningful way, this position is perfect for you!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Family Advocate at Child Start in El Dorado, KS?

As a Family Advocate at Child Start in El Dorado, KS, your main responsibilities include supporting enrollment activities, conducting needs assessments with families, connecting them with community resources, maintaining records, organizing center events, and providing services at homes or assigned centers. You will actively engage in community outreach and collaboration with other service providers to enhance family support.