What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at Head Start of Washington County?
HEAD START
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: Family Advocate (full-time/full-year)
LOCATION: Martin Luther King Center
HOURS/ SHIFT: Monday – Friday 37.5 Hours
41 Weeks Per Year
SALARY: $16.69 /HR – Associate’s Degree
$18.56 /HR – Bachelor’s Degree
BENEFITS: Great Benefits –
- Eligible for Health Benefits
- Paid Lunch
- PTO / ESS Leave
- Holidays
- Agency Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Benefits
- Eligible to participate in Retirement Plan
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree in Human Services related field required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work field preferred. Minimum of 2 years case management or human services related work preferred. Head Start work experience may be used to substitute for case management experience. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Intermediate computer skills required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case Management of Head Start families to assist them with enrollment, parent involvement, developing individualized Family Partnership Agreements; providing support and information necessary for families to have a positive Head Start experience and transition into the public schools; recruiting volunteers; linking families with community services; marketing program; maintaining required documentation and routine contacts. Assisting families through the enrollment process. Obtaining complete and thorough health documentation on children. Must have reliable transportation and good driving record in order to conduct required visits to assigned caseload. Perform front office duties for work site: greet visitors; answer phones; order supplies; distribute mail.
Internal / External Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Submit application and resume to:
Human Resources
Head Start of Washington County, Inc.
325 W. Memorial Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-0088 ext. 104
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.69 - $18.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
mask required, covid vaccines
Application Question(s):
- How many years of case management do you have?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Language:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location