Early Head Start Bilingual Family Advocate - Home-based

DDI Vantage empowers vulnerable children, adults and families to reach their full potential. Serving the community since 1971, this non-profit organization offers Early Intervention, Early Head Start Home-based services and Child Care Partnerships, and Adult and Youth Services programs.

Position Description: The bilingual Family Advocate-Home-based provides case management services for children, families, and pregnant women served in the home-based program option, to address early childhood development, disabilities, child health and safety, nutrition, and family engagement components of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree. This position requires the applicant to be bilingual in English and Spanish. The successful applicant must pass a state and federal background screen, medical requirements, and a motor vehicle records check.

Key Responsibilities:

• Makes initial contacts with parents and facilitates the enrollment process and conducts all required screenings and assessments.


• Gathers information to identify family strengths, concerns, priorities, and goals.


• Orients families to the purpose of Early Head Start services and activities, informs families of their rights and responsibilities, develops a positive rapport with families, and provides continuing emotional support.


• Partners with the family and childcare teachers in completing the Individualized Family Partnership Agreement (IFPA) and monitors and updates outcomes in collaboration with the family and childcare teachers.


• Provides education and information to parents and childcare teachers for successful implementation of goals.


• Works with the childcare teachers, EHS staff, and Early Intervention Program staff to coordinate services of dual-enrolled children.
  

This position is eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave; 18 paid holidays; participation in the Utah Retirement Systems; and mileage reimbursement.