MES Pre-K Family Advocate
Position Title:
MES Pre-K Family Advocate
Qualifications:
1Requires credential or certificate in social work, sociology, psychology, human services, family services, teaching, or a related field2B.Apreferred or receive the Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire 3Strong oral & written communication skills 4Working knowledge of computer programs and software 5Kansas criminal background and Federal criminal background checks 6Pre-employment Physical Exam w/TB skin test Reports to:
Building Principal and Head Start Director
Job Description:
Support parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their childrenMaintain ongoing contact with the families and work with all other program componentsAdvocate for and support communication with children and familiesAssist classroom staff with needs of childrenAct as a liaison between the school and the familyPromote parent involvement and shared decision makingWork independently and with a team to achieve goals
Essential Functions:
1Learns and complies with Head Start Program Performance Standards and USD 408 policies and procedures2Assists families in identifying needs and accessing resources3Facilitates recruitment and enrollment of all children; takes applications in the home, or in the community4Ensures that documentation, files, and tracking systems for children and families are current and complete5Builds relationships with families through monthly contacts and up to 4 personal contacts (home visits) per year6Complete a family partnership agreement with each family and support the families in achieving and setting goals throughout the school year7Encourages parents to volunteer in early childhood and school activities8Advocates for children and family needs within the community9Helps to ensure that all assessments, medical/dental requirements are completed with the Head Start time frame10Supports parents to follow up on identified health, dental and social emotional needs11Recruits parents for policy council, committees, and creates a ballot and opportunity for parents to vote for council members12Assists with parent orientation, open house, and staffing meetings as needed13Attends workshops and professional development as needed14Organize and facilitate parent events that encourage parent education and involvement15Assist and support community involvement16Maintains and ensures child and family confidentiality17Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to the appropriate authorities and supervisor18Performs other duties as requested by the supervisorTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract for eight hours per day, five days per week, and 198 days per yearBenefits as provided in McPherson USD 418 board policies, hourly rate based on the classified salary scaleEVALUATION:
Performance of job will be evaluated in accordance with board policy. Recommended Skills Assessments Communication Confidentiality Decision Making Mantoux Testing People Services Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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MES Pre-K Family Advocate
Qualifications:
1Requires credential or certificate in social work, sociology, psychology, human services, family services, teaching, or a related field2B.Apreferred or receive the Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire 3Strong oral & written communication skills 4Working knowledge of computer programs and software 5Kansas criminal background and Federal criminal background checks 6Pre-employment Physical Exam w/TB skin test Reports to:
Building Principal and Head Start Director
Job Description:
Support parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their childrenMaintain ongoing contact with the families and work with all other program componentsAdvocate for and support communication with children and familiesAssist classroom staff with needs of childrenAct as a liaison between the school and the familyPromote parent involvement and shared decision makingWork independently and with a team to achieve goals
Essential Functions:
1Learns and complies with Head Start Program Performance Standards and USD 408 policies and procedures2Assists families in identifying needs and accessing resources3Facilitates recruitment and enrollment of all children; takes applications in the home, or in the community4Ensures that documentation, files, and tracking systems for children and families are current and complete5Builds relationships with families through monthly contacts and up to 4 personal contacts (home visits) per year6Complete a family partnership agreement with each family and support the families in achieving and setting goals throughout the school year7Encourages parents to volunteer in early childhood and school activities8Advocates for children and family needs within the community9Helps to ensure that all assessments, medical/dental requirements are completed with the Head Start time frame10Supports parents to follow up on identified health, dental and social emotional needs11Recruits parents for policy council, committees, and creates a ballot and opportunity for parents to vote for council members12Assists with parent orientation, open house, and staffing meetings as needed13Attends workshops and professional development as needed14Organize and facilitate parent events that encourage parent education and involvement15Assist and support community involvement16Maintains and ensures child and family confidentiality17Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to the appropriate authorities and supervisor18Performs other duties as requested by the supervisorTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract for eight hours per day, five days per week, and 198 days per yearBenefits as provided in McPherson USD 418 board policies, hourly rate based on the classified salary scaleEVALUATION:
Performance of job will be evaluated in accordance with board policy. Recommended Skills Assessments Communication Confidentiality Decision Making Mantoux Testing People Services Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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