Early Head Start Family Advocate - Childcare Partnership

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 Family Advocate – Center-based provides case management services for children and families served in center-based partnerships, to address the 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 bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. 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.