Job Information
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Family Advocate in CEDAR CITY, Utah
Family Advocate
Salary: $28,000.00 Annually
Location: Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202400063
Division: Community Outreach & Engagement
Closing: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Family advocates work closely with Head Start parents and/or guardians to provide support for all areas of Head Start services including education, health, literacy, employability, training, and any other necessary areas. They will have primary responsibility for building community connections in areas they are assigned to.
Essential Functions
• Support parent engagement through parent and child interactions, assisting with parent meetings, parent committee, and policy council
• Within first 45 days of enrollment in the program meet with each assigned family, complete parent interest survey and program record keeping forms. Continue regular visits, in homes when possible, to assess needs and provide support in completing goals
• Monitor and document child attendance daily. Maintain accurate documentation including advocate end of month log, record keeping forms, and recruitment logs
• Assist in the recruitment and enrollment of families into Head Start
• Make referrals when necessary to proper agencies to adequately meet the needs of Head Start families. Follow up on referrals made
• Attend training sessions and conferences that pertain to personal career development. Attend all staff and other required training
• Participate and assist in the creation and/or presentation of training that will aid parents
• Within first 90 days of program work closely with parents and/or guardians to prepare an Individualized Family Partnership Agreement
• Work closely with Community Engagement Manager to keep up to date with community services and to coordinate community activities. Attend community collaboration meetings as assigned
• All other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
• Must obtain Family Service credential within 18 months of hire
• Must have the ability to work with diverse groups and contribute to a climate of inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
• Spanish speaking
Supplemental Information
This position is contingent upon funding.
Date of first consideration: 02/06/2025
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