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Community Council of Idaho FAMILY SERVICES ADVOCATE (Ext-SFT/LA) / MSHS-Caldwell in Caldwell, Idaho

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2173508

Status: Exempt / Salary Reports to: Center Coordinator

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays

Year around employment Season may begin in MAY and run through JANUARY. With some downtime

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

  • Provide direct health and social services to children & families by:
    • Following established program area timelines
    • Conducting enrollment procedures and identifying and addressing immediate needs
    • Gathering child health and development information and conducting screenings under state, federal and other applicable regulations
    • Establishing trusting relationships
    • Conducting home visits
    • Communicating effectively and assessing individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting and achieving goals
  • Promote, organize, and facilitate educative trainings and meetings following MSHS parent curriculum, Center Health Service Advisory Committee (HSAC), center parent meetings, and UCLA Health Literacy Program for parents
  • Collaboratively develop service plans under guidelines of
  • CC Idahos FAM
  • Monitor individual case requirements, compile data, referrals, and follow-ups to regularly discuss the status with Center Management Team during Family Advocacy Meetings (FAM) or as needed
  • Knowledge of recruitment procedures, and techniques
  • Establish & maintain working relationships w/community partners to facilitate advocacy and referrals for needed health, nutrition, and social services for enrolled families
  • Stay current on community, state and agency resources and services available to clients
  • Attend and participate at local network group committees to represent MSHS program in health, dental and nutrition needs of migrant farm workers
  • Develop, prepare, and maintain family records, documents, files, reports, databases,
  • Work a variety of hours and be able to travel for work and training purposes
  • Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and keep track of assigned local budgets
  • Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
  • Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with
  • CC Idaho, state, federal and Head Start Performance standards and regulations

(If applicable): Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) partner site policies, procedures, and safety practices

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
  • Must obtain a Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire
  • Two or more years in community-based services or related experience
  • Current driver\'s license and proof of auto insurance
  • Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
  • Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
  • Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

  • Associate degree in early childhood education, social services, business administration or related field

Required Physical Demands

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particle ; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENEFITS:

Yes! We offer benefits for our Seasonal Staff. Whats in it for you.

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

  • Low deductibles
  • Low employee premiums

Group Life Insurance

Roth & Traditional 401K

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