FAMILY ADVOCATE Job at Gateway Community Action Partnership, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Gateway Community Action Partnership
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Job Function The Family Advocate is responsible for coordinating, collaborating, and facilitating the effective delivery of Social Services and Parent Involvement to Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with NJ/PA licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. Essential Functions Recruit, enroll, and monitor the daily attendance of eligible Head Start children and families, including maintaining an open‑door policy, conducting purposeful home visits, and fostering active in‑person community contacts. Develop partnerships with families: assess needs, create Family Partnership Agreements, conduct home visits, connect families to resources, collaborate with agencies, and advocate for improved quality of life. Maintain accurate, organized, confidential, up‑to‑date records: monitor and document children’s health status (immunizations, physical screenings, health‑tracking instruments), conduct or set up screenings, submit monthly reports and Program Information Reports, and compile a community resource directory. Ensure child safety by monitoring the center, implementing child safety procedures, reporting accidents, child abuse or neglect, and any child health/safety concerns to the supervisor. Promote family, parent, and volunteer involvement: attend and recruit for parent committee meetings and activities, lead parent orientation, coordinate volunteer participation, facilitate open communication between staff, parents, and the community, and notify parents of procedural changes. Participate in trainings and staff meetings, sharing ideas, information, and pursuing professional self‑development. Coordinate or conduct health‑related activities for children and parents. Perform other duties as needed to promote teamwork. Qualifications High school diploma or GED plus at least 15 college credits. Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for daily commuting. Strong reading and writing skills to maintain proper records. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Industry Civic and Social Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Community Action Partnership

Job Tags

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