Head Start Family Advocate II

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples' lives?

Summary Description:

Lycoming – Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP) Inc. is seeking a Family Advocate II. Provide high-quality health, mental health, nutrition, parent engagement, and social services to Head Start infants, toddlers, and preschool children and their families, and to pregnant women and their families. Comply with the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act and other applicable regulations. Build partnerships with families to assist them in identifying their own goals, strengths, needed services, and support systems and in developing strategies and timetables for achieving their own goals. Responsible for eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance.

Requirements:

1. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment, and Motor Vehicle Record check.
2. Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse training completed within 30 days of hire
3. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson) and provide proof of vaccination status or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in, human services, adult education, family services, early childhood education or other related field;
2. Minimum of one year's experience working with adults; and,
3. Minimum of one year's experience collecting, organizing, recording, and processing information

*Interested applicants should view the full job description and fill out our online application at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/

STEP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.49 per hour

Benefits:

1. Dental insurance
2. Employee assistance program
3. Health insurance
4. Life insurance
5. Paid time off
6. Retirement plan
7. Vision insurance

Schedule:

1. Day shift
2. Monday to Friday

Education:

1. Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

1. Home Visiting: 1 year (Preferred)
2. Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location