[Hiring] Family Advocate @Urban Strategies

Role Description

Performs all activities in the implementation of ERSEA (Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Attendance) requirements ensuring responsiveness to the results of the Community Assessment and all applicable Head Start Performance Standards. Collects, inputs, and analyses data into the child enrollment, health, and attendance systems. Assists in the development of policies and procedures for ERSEA and for prohibition suspension and expulsion. This position will also assist parents through a referral system to community agencies in cooperation with all other disciplines (Child Development/Disabilities, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Administration). Assumes a key role in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of a family development or social services credential within 18 months of hire.
• One to three years’ experience working with families and children prenatal to three years of age.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Advance MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of local community resources and health requirements for children, zero to three years of age.
• Must have Valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle, and Liability Insurance required.

Requirements

• Family development credential, associate or bachelor's degree in social work, family services, human services, or in a related field.
• Work in a Head Start of Early Head Start program and knowledge of the Office of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Bilingual (English /Spanish).

Benefits

• Remote work for eligible positions.
• Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).
• Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).
• 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
• 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
• Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
• Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
• Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.

Company Description

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.