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Family Advocate for Head Start Pre-School
Location:
Rexburg, ID
Description:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and families? Do you want to use your skills and experience to help support and empower families to achieve their goals. If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Head Start program at Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) as a Family Advocate. As a Head Start Family Advocate at our Head Start Rexburg Location , you will play a critical role in helping families navigate and access a range of services and resources to support their child's development and wellbeing. You will work closely with families to identify their strengths, needs, and goals, and provide them with the tools and support they need to succeed. Responsibilities: Build positive relationships with families, providing them with support, guidance, and advocacy to help them access resources and services that meet their needs. Work collaboratively with the Head Start Staff to provide coordinated services and support to families, ensuring that all services are delivered in a family-centered and culturally responsive manner. Engage in regular motivational communications with parents and children and provide educational, information, and support using home visits, parent meetings, and regular newsletters. Operate as a liaison between classroom and home settings in the area of education and child development. Requirements: High school diploma or Equivalency Degree (GED) Knowledge in Social Services or related work. Obtain a Family Development Credential within 18 moths of hire (EICAP covers cost) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with families from diverse backgrounds. Prefer minimum of two years' experience in family social services setting such as crisis intervention and providing training in self-help skills. Prior home visiting experience preferred. Working knowledge of basic teaching methods, medical disciplines and local community resources required. Must have a valid Idaho Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance. Must pass a Health and Welfare Enhanced Background Check Must pass a Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Must complete a physical exam. The ability to become CPR and First Aid certified through EICAP's training program. Compensation: This is a full-time, position, with summers off. We offer a competitive benefits package, as well as ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role: 403B Retirement Plan, with employer match of 6% Dental Insurance, 100% Employer paid, for employee. Health Insurance, 100% Employer paid, for employee. EICAP pays 60% of dependent health and dental premiums. Group Life Insurance, 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Vision Insurance (employee paid) Paid Time Off, including Sick Leave, Vacation, and Paid Holidays Starts at $12.39 per hour. Join our team and help us make a positive impact on the lives of families and children in our community! EICAP is committed to the promise that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach their full potential. Learn more about us at: https://www.eicap.org/ EICAP is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For assistance or accommodations applying for a position with EICAP, please contact the Human Resources department at: 208-522-XXXX Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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