Family Advocate

Family Advocate collaborates with parents, staff, childcare providers and agencies to provide families with resources, information, and assistance. The role involves serving as a resource to parents and providers regarding programs and services, strengthening home–school relationships, empowering parents to participate in school activities and support their child’s learning, establishing rapport with students and families, linking families to appropriate service providers, coordinating and implementing parent/community resources to enhance involvement and student achievement, maintaining records and reports, communicating with teachers about health issues or family needs, maintaining confidentiality, and providing ongoing support to families and students. The position also includes training staff, recruiting families for enrollment, collaborating with colleagues to develop positive relationships with students, parents, and school staff, and performing other related duties as assigned. Required capabilities include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse urban populations, proficiency with technology, and a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students.