FAMILY SERVICES ADVOCATE (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time) Idaho Falls

Status: Exempt / Salary Reports to: Center Coordinator

"This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Provide direct health and social services to children & families by:

• Following established program area timelines

• Conducting enrollment procedures and identifying and addressing immediate needs

• Gathering child health and development information and conducting screenings under state, federal and other applicable regulations

• Establishing trusting relationships

• Conducting home visits

• Communicating effectively and assessing individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting and achieving goals

• Promote, organize, and facilitate educative trainings and meetings following MSHS parent curriculum, Center Health Service Advisory Committee (HSAC), center parent meetings, and UCLA Health Literacy Program for parents

• Collaboratively develop service plans under guidelines of

• CC Idaho's FAM

• Monitor individual case requirements, compile data, referrals, and follow-ups to regularly discuss the status with Center Management Team during Family Advocacy Meetings (FAM) or as needed

• Knowledge of recruitment procedures, and techniques

• Establish & maintain working relationships w/community partners to facilitate advocacy and referrals for needed health, nutrition, and social services for enrolled families

• Stay current on community, state and agency resources and services available to clients

• Attend and participate at local network group committees to represent MSHS program in health, dental and nutrition needs of migrant farm workers

• Develop, prepare, and maintain family records, documents, files, reports, databases,

• Work a variety of hours and be able to travel for work and training purposes

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and keep track of assigned local budgets

• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records

• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with

• CC Idaho, state, federal and Head Start Performance standards and regulations

(If applicable): Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) partner site policies, procedures, and safety practices

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
• Must obtain a Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire
• Two or more years in community-based services or related experience
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
• Must obtain Pedatric First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

• Associate degree in early childhood education, social services, business administration or related field

Required Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENIFITS

"CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health & Financial Well-Being

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Basic Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance:

• Educational leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.
• After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year
• After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.
• After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.
• After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year