Job Opening: FAMILY SERVICES ADVOCATE (TEMP) / MSHS-Caldwell

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2204072

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 (Full Time Position only)
• 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