Voala
Family Advocate II San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita
Voala, Santa Clarita, California, United States, 91382
Family Advocate II San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita
VOALAHelping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at
www.voala.org .PAY RATE:
$22.11 - $23.27 PER HOURHEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 2 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence, and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday, (10-12 months per year).JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Family Advocate II works with the Head Start staff to provide children with a learning environment that supports each child’s age-appropriate development and prepares them to be school-ready.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages a caseload of families;
Makes regular home visits within established requirementsDisseminates and collects materials pertaining to services available to families
Interviews parent(s) and compiles mandated background information;
Assists families with identifying and attaining milestones of family goals
Maintains outreach and recruitment to ensure site enrollment of eligible children;
Actively participates in re-involvement efforts
Establishes child file;
Collects, maintains, updates, and disseminates information, as needed
Facilitates parent activities and training and ensures parent participation and involvementProvides health-related services to children such as vision and hearing screeningsEstablishes and maintains contacts with community-based service organizations and resources;
Initiates and follows-up on the referral process in conjunction with families, teachers, and service support staff
Actively participates in the classroom environment and with parent volunteersOther duties as requiredQualifications
REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verificationsValid California Driver License or have means to other easily accessible transportation.Valid first aid and CPR certificationsHEALTH REQUIREMENTS:Proof at the time of hire
TB clearance within 6 months priorAnnual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employmentRequires the ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.Frequently kneel and squatAbility to move quickly
EDUCATION:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Health, or related field Minimum of 3 months of casework management.EXPERIENCE:1 year experience in monitoring and tracking computer dataMinimum of 3 months of casework managementPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working in social work, case management, or as a health or parent involvement aid in a related program a plusBilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local lawThis employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
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VOALAHelping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at
www.voala.org .PAY RATE:
$22.11 - $23.27 PER HOURHEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 2 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence, and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday, (10-12 months per year).JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Family Advocate II works with the Head Start staff to provide children with a learning environment that supports each child’s age-appropriate development and prepares them to be school-ready.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages a caseload of families;
Makes regular home visits within established requirementsDisseminates and collects materials pertaining to services available to families
Interviews parent(s) and compiles mandated background information;
Assists families with identifying and attaining milestones of family goals
Maintains outreach and recruitment to ensure site enrollment of eligible children;
Actively participates in re-involvement efforts
Establishes child file;
Collects, maintains, updates, and disseminates information, as needed
Facilitates parent activities and training and ensures parent participation and involvementProvides health-related services to children such as vision and hearing screeningsEstablishes and maintains contacts with community-based service organizations and resources;
Initiates and follows-up on the referral process in conjunction with families, teachers, and service support staff
Actively participates in the classroom environment and with parent volunteersOther duties as requiredQualifications
REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verificationsValid California Driver License or have means to other easily accessible transportation.Valid first aid and CPR certificationsHEALTH REQUIREMENTS:Proof at the time of hire
TB clearance within 6 months priorAnnual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employmentRequires the ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.Frequently kneel and squatAbility to move quickly
EDUCATION:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Health, or related field Minimum of 3 months of casework management.EXPERIENCE:1 year experience in monitoring and tracking computer dataMinimum of 3 months of casework managementPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working in social work, case management, or as a health or parent involvement aid in a related program a plusBilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local lawThis employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
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