Family Advocate - Wapakoneta

Position Type: Hourly 

$15.44 - $22.09 Hourly. Wages are based on education; a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.  CORS pays for educational advancement for motivated employees with a heart for service. 

Description: Work with families to assess their strengths and support them in setting and meeting individual and family goals. Guide families toward healthy self-reliance. Nurture positive relationships with families as they prepare their children for successful transitions to kindergarten and beyond. Use the many tools available through the Head Start/Early Head Start programs to identify obstacles and surmount them.

• Recruit, complete and maintain enrollment with eligible families, develop a rapport and provide service through ongoing interactions.  
• Initiate Family Strengths Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements. Provide ongoing support, supporting them in accomplishing their identified goals. 
• Practice real time data entry to ensure program integrity.
• Partner with local community resources and agencies. 
• Advocate for the families, leading them toward healthy self-reliance. 

• Encourage and support families to ensure completion of their child’s health screenings.
• Assist families who need help to find a medical and dental home. 
• Guide families to utilize available services, assist them in identifying crisis intervention services and continued support. 
• Team with teachers to ensure all communications enabling families and children to succeed in the program flow seamlessly.
• Plan and co-facilitate Parent Meetings and Family Fun Nights.

All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical.

Generous Leave/401(k)/Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility/Paid Education/Affordable & Comprehensive Benefits/Caring Colleagues

Qualifications

1. Education and Training:Within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.  CORS may provide in-house credentialing or pay for a preapproved course of study.  Associate’s degree in a related field (or an Associate’s degree with at least 18 credit hours in studies related to social work, human services, family services, or counseling) preferred.
2. Work Experience Required:  If no related degree or credential is held at the time of hire, 2 years social services experience is required.
3. Special Conditions:  Ability to lift 40 lbs. and work flexible hours.  A valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to agency insurer. Must have excellent interviewing and active listening skills.  Must be knowledgeable about drug culture in our communities.