Family Advocate I

Family Advocate I (Union) Location: 1224 West Street, Genoa, OH 43430 Schedule: Monday - Thursday Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time Pay Rate: $21.34 - $22.05 per hour, based on education Position Overview:Support children and families by coordinating services, connecting families with community resources, promoting parent engagement, and assisting with enrollment, health, and family support activities.

Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure families receive the resources and support needed to achieve positive outcomes.

Why Work for GLCAP? When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive.

We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability--the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Full-Time Benefits and Perks: Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution Paid Time Off: Generous personal time and sick leave Paid Holidays: 12 holidays per year (paid if scheduled) Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities Education: Associate's Degree in early childhood education, social work, family services, or related field.

Experience: At least one year of experience in social services or adult education.

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the following: Early Childhood Development and Health Services, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, and ERSEA plans.

Maintain accurate recruitment, enrollment, referral tracking records, parent roster, class lists, change of status, in-kind records, children's files and any other documentation required by each program in the areas of Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, Early Childhood Development and Health Services.

Conduct home visits as required for all families as assigned; visit families in the home to ensure on-going contact with the family; complete required documentation; conduct as needed home visits for attendance, medical, or social service needs.

Coordinate services using community resources; provide transportation and/or accompany families to community resources; provide follow-up services within 30 days of the recognized need of the family; advocate for early childhood and family development programs an...