Community Council of Idaho
FAMILY SERVICES ADVOCATE (MSHS - Seasonal Full-Time) Burley
Community Council of Idaho, Burley, Idaho, United States, 83318
FAMILY SERVICES ADVOCATE (MSHS - Seasonal Full-Time) Burley
Status: Exempt / Salary Reports to: Center Coordinator
This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct health and social services to children & families by following established program area timelines, conducting enrollment procedures, gathering child health and development information, establishing trusting relationships, conducting home visits, and communicating effectively 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 Idaho’s 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).
Knowledge of recruitment procedures and techniques.
Establish & maintain working relationships with 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.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read, speak, and write in both English and 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 particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated.
Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401K
Basic Life
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & Financial Well-Being: “CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement.”
For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/
Work/Life Balance: Educational leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, First year of service 16 hours up front then accrue up to 5 PTO days each year. After 3 years 16 hours up front then accrue up to 8 PTO days. After 10 years 24 up front then accrue up to 12 PTO days. After 20 years 24 up front then accrue up to 16 PTO days. After 30 years 32 up front then accrue up to 20 PTO days.
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This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct health and social services to children & families by following established program area timelines, conducting enrollment procedures, gathering child health and development information, establishing trusting relationships, conducting home visits, and communicating effectively 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 Idaho’s 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).
Knowledge of recruitment procedures and techniques.
Establish & maintain working relationships with 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.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read, speak, and write in both English and 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 particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated.
Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401K
Basic Life
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & Financial Well-Being: “CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement.”
For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/
Work/Life Balance: Educational leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, First year of service 16 hours up front then accrue up to 5 PTO days each year. After 3 years 16 hours up front then accrue up to 8 PTO days. After 10 years 24 up front then accrue up to 12 PTO days. After 20 years 24 up front then accrue up to 16 PTO days. After 30 years 32 up front then accrue up to 20 PTO days.
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