Amazing Non- Profit Organization in Van Nuy's is seeking a talented Family Advocate to join their team!
Under general supervision, the Family Advocate will implement Head Start's comprehensive services: health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, social services, and parent involvement to families served by Head Start while maintaining confidentiality of children, families and providers involved in the program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites:
Conducts Family Needs Assessments to facilitate referrals, exchange information and resolve issues and concerns.
Develop family partnerships to empower families to identify strengths and needs to set realistic goals for themselves and their family.
Complete Well-Being Calls to each family in the caseload.
Attend IEP/IFSP meetings based on the needs of their caseload.
Tracking and input NFM (as needed) for all families in caseload.
Follow-up on services to assure delivery is completed on a timely manner and addresses the needs of the family.
Collaborate and establish effective communication with all Head Start/EHS program areas to ensure program services are being provided and implemented.
Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meeting, prepare and present case presentation.
Monitor and review health information including physicals, dentals, and immunization records;and provide support and follow up to parents on missing requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies, Social Work, Human Development or related field.
Experience:
Experience working with families and young children.
Hold or ability to obtain or qualify for ( i.E.,. CPR, First Aid Certification, Child Development Teaching permits). OR Willing to be trained and certified in (list certification).
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