What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Educator/Family Develop Worker position at AVANCE, Inc.?
Company Description
What began in a 500-unit public housing development in San Antonio, Texas, with an annual budget of $50,000 serving 35 families, AVANCE has grown to over 100 program sites across the U.S., serving thousands of parents and children annually through early childhood education/parenting and family support services.
AVANCE is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, community-based organization originally conceptualized at Cornell University by graduate students of Dr. Urie Bronfenbrenner. The first AVANCE Mother-Infant Program was established in Dallas, Texas in 1972 with funding from the Zale Corporation. Zale then provided seed funding to bring the program to San Antonio, Texas and hired Gloria Rodriguez as the first Executive Director of the San Antonio branch in 1973.
While the Dallas site closed its doors in 1974, AVANCE in San Antonio continued and Dr. Rodriguez became the visionary leader whom firmly established, enhanced and expanded the concept in San Antonio, developing the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program into the effective and comprehensive program it is today. AVANCE is widely recognized as a national model and best practice in early childhood education.
Job Description
Position Summary This position is responsible for conducting weekly home visits and participating in bi-weekly socializations. During home visits and socializations staff will observe the parent interaction with the child, assisting in addressing problems in the home, and providing appropriate referrals for needed services. This position will also be responsible for providing families with comprehensive family development and adult education services through the development and implementation of an individualized service delivery plan. The provision of all services will focus on promoting the educational and economic success of the parents that in turn will promote the child’s overall growth and development.
Working Conditions • Work may involve unusual and extended working hours, including evenings and weekends. Must have flexible schedule. Work inside and outside of facilities. • Work in family’s home • Work in various types of weather conditions. • Occasional exposure to childhood illnesses. • Must be able to handle multiple tasks
Job Function
1. Schedule appointments with participants for home visits.
2. Provides families with comprehensive case management and family development services that include in-home visits, advocacy, and transportation and referral services.
3. Assesses families’ needs based on enrollment information and intake interview. Develops an individual family service plan to address identified needs which focuses on the development of family strengths.
4. Assists families in developing goals and objectives and sets systems in place for tracking the accomplishment of their goals and objectives.
5. Monitors, evaluates and modifies families’ service delivery plan on a regularly scheduled basis.
6. Ensures that the families receive needed services rom child care and support staff or outside agencies and individuals. Serves as an advocate or broker to link early head start families to community resources and services.
7. Recruits program participants, complies with obtaining all data as required, and conducts intakes as needed.
8. Makes required number of contacts with each family and maintains accurate and timely documentation and narrative reports in families’ folders.
9. Participates in meetings and briefings as a contributing member of the team; as well as participated in scheduled client staffing, introduces family cases for review and input from peer group; participates in all aspects of the program’s recruitment and enrollment efforts.
10. Communicates with appropriate staff on assigned cases to solicit input and direction regarding levels and types of services needed and/or that are being provided.
11. Assists in providing Program Overview to parents, Parent Committee/Policy Council members and other visitors as assigned. Also assists Parents’ Committees in conducting/facilitating the monthly parent meetings.
12. Becomes thoroughly familiar with Performance Standards as they relate to this position and all aspects of the program.
13. Researches community resources for additional service opportunities for parents.
14. Access community resources and services to participants.
15. Assist the participants by proving information and available resources and services.
16. Advocates on behalf of the families and follows up on referrals to participants.
17. Ensures developmental screenings/assessments are implemented in a timely manner in accordance to the framework.
18. Attends trainings mandated by Early Head Start in order to be in compliance with Performance Standards.
19. Become familiar with our research based curriculum in place for children and pregnant women.
20. Work with mental health specialist to meet any behavior issues.
21. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Required: • Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and/or CDA Preferred: • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education or related field. Candidates with (3) three year of college in a related field and 2 year of related work experience will be considered.
Experience
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Community Liaison in any human service agency
Additional Information
ATTN: Carolina Guerrero, This position is for the RGV site located in Alamo, Texas
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Due to the volume of interest, we cannot respond to every resume and we are unable to provide ongoing status. You will only be contacted if you are determined to be one of the most qualified candidates for the position(s) based on your skills and experience.
Positions open until filled. Must pass background check, physical and drug screen.
AVANCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $50,000
