Family Advocate II South LA
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VOALAHelping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.PAY RATE: $22.11 - $23.27 PER HOURHEAD STARTThrough our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 2 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday, (10-12 months per year)JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Family Advocate II works with the Head Start staff to provide children with a learning environment that supports each child's age-appropriate development and prepares them to be school-ready.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManages a caseload of families; Makes regular home visits within established requirementsDisseminates and collects materials pertaining to services available to familiesInterviews parent(s) and compiles mandated background information; Assists families with identifying and attaining milestones of family goalsMaintains outreach and recruitment to ensure site enrollment of eligible children; Actively participates in re-involvement effortsEstablishes child file; Collects, maintains, updates and disseminates information, as neededFacilitates parent activities and training and ensures parent participation and involvementProvides health-related services to children such as vision and hearing screeningsEstablishes and maintains contacts with community-based service organizations and resources; Initiates and follows-up on referral process in conjunction with families, teachers, and service support staffActively participates in classroom environment and with parent volunteersOther duties as requiredQualifications REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsValid California Driver License or have means to other easily accessible transportation.Valid first aid and CPR certificationsHEALTH REQUIREMENTS:Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months priorAnnual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunizationHealth screening at the time of employmentRequires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to: Able to lift up to 50 lbs.Frequently kneel and squatAbility to move quicklyEDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Health or related fieldEXPERIENCE:1 year experience in monitoring and tracking computer dataMinimum of 3 months of case work managementPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working in social work, case management, or as a health or parent involvement aid in a related program a plusBilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)#J-18808-Ljbffr