Family Advocate- Head Start Program
$56,181–$59,446 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Guide families enrolled in Head Start programs through partnership agreements, recruitment, and enrollment while facilitating ethnically responsive problem-solving approaches. Maintain a caseload of 34–65 families by completing biannual needs assessments, coordinating family meetings, and providing case management with resource referrals to reinforce self-sufficiency. Conduct home visits, manage waitlists, and support caregivers in advocating for their children's services while ensuring compliance with licensing standards and Head Start performance metrics. Assist in developing parent education materials and coordinate with teachers to ensure coordinated services across classrooms and schools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology or related field
- Valid State of Colorado driver's license with current State of Colorado automobile insurance with at least minimum liability requirements
- Proficient knowledge of child development and family involvement activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Clear understanding of verbal, written and oral communication
- Compliance with other regulatory requirements as applicable
- Pass CBI background check and post-employment medical examination
Desired Qualifications
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR
- Bi-lingual or multilingual
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