Family Advocate- Head Start Program

Description

Salary: $25.00 - $26.45 / hour (depending on position and qualifications)

Posting: Accepting applications as long as posting is up

To apply: Submit a resume and transcript/diplomas

Bonus: Signing bonus eligible, $500

The Family and Community Advocate provides family resource services for families enrolled in Head Start and early childhood education programs. Monitor compliance in accordance with Head Start performance standards. Recruit and enroll families. Facilitate ethnically & culturally responsive approaches to problem solving for children and families. Participate in development and delivery of parent education materials and classes. Coach parents to learn and / or develop the skills for effective parenting, develop problem solving skills and assists with skills to improve and reinforce self-sufficiency.

Work Environment:

Mile High Early Learning is a premier provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years focused on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori inspired curriculum approach.

Consider joining a learning organization that is as focused on growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals as we are on providing a high quality educational experience for our students and comprehensive services to our families. Mile High Early Learning invests in our staff with on-going professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences and workshops. Our Professional Development programs include semi-annual Child Development Associate certification trainings, annual Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood training, and a Bachelor’s degree Residency program.

Mile High Early Learning is seeking candidates who are committed to educational equity, anti-racism, and willing to engage in the hard work it takes to bring positive, impactful change. As an inclusive, learning-centered organization, we embrace innovation, assessment, and reflection to continuously improve.

We are always looking to add thoughtful, energetic, honest, positive, and creative people to our team. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport builder.

Responsibilities for the Family Advocate include:

• Encourage and support parent engagement
• Provide parenting and community resource support to center families
• Work as a team with family services and education staff throughout the program
• Complete family assessments
• Work closely with team members to create and deliver parent engagement events
• Complete home visits with the classroom teacher
• Maintain a caseload of families
• Complete data entry of enrollments and case-management activities
• Participate in COVID health screenings of children and adults entering the center
• Conduct recruiting and enrollment activities in the community
• Communicate with coworkers and families in a warm and professional manner

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
• Two years’ experience in human services
• Valid State of Colorado driver’s license with current State of Colorado automobile insurance with at least minimum liability requirements, and a vehicle to get the worker from site-to-site
• Proficient knowledge of child development and parent involvement activities
• Able to work both opening (7:15 am) and closing (5:15 pm) center shifts
• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Compliance with other regulatory requirements as applicable
• Pass CBI & FBI background check, post-employment medical examination and drug screen
• Clear understanding of verbal, written and oral communication
• Bi-lingual (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Head Start standards and licensing standards (preferred)

Mile High Early Learning offers the following benefits after start of employment:

• Signing bonus (see above)
• 5 weeks of paid time off
• Employee discount for child care (employees' children attend for free)
• Health insurance (as low as $138/mth)
• Dental insurance (at no cost for employee only coverage)
• Short term, Long term, and Life Insurance (no cost)
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Financial support for education related college coursework or degree attainment
• Employee assistance program with robust mental health support

MHEL uses an online system for references. Applicants must be prepared to provide a minimum of three references to qualify for employment.

Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free work place and we perform pre-employment drug screenings.  #ID23

Salary : $25 - $26