We are hiring for this role in the following locations:
To promote family wellness and parent engagement programs in order to support the implementation of the family partnership process. Work as a liaison between classroom and home settings in the area of education, child development and mental health. Provide support, referrals, advocacy and up to date record maintenance for assigned families.
The Family Advocate is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; building an understanding of the program by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community.
This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start and Children’s Services policies and procedures.
All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 §§ 51A – 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately.
The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form.
All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start's policy on confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Family Partnership Building (up to 35%)
Parent Engagement and Community Engagements (Up to 25%)
Utilize Information and Technical Systems (Up to 30%)
Additional Job Responsibilities (Up to 10%)
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Physical Environmental Demands & Conditions:
Professionalism:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Family Advocate I (HS) Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with one of the following; Family Development Credential, Certificate in Human Services, Social Work, Family Services, Counseling or other comparable credential, or active enrollment in AA or BA degree program. If in a degree program, must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Up to 12 months of experience required.
Family Advocate II (HS) Minimum of an AA/AS in Human Services, Social Work, Family Services, Counseling or a related field and up to 12 months of experience.
Family Advocate III (HS) Minimum of a BA/BS in Human Services, Social Work, Family Services, Counseling or a related field and up to 12 months of experience. We are hiring for this role in the following locations:ABCD is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success.To fulfill this purpose, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty, from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.
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