Head Start Family Advocate Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 15291)

Description

Position Overview  

The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity for all.  Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer.

HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE

SALARY:   $3,910 per month (9.75 month cyclic position)

CLOSING DATE:     Until positions filled

LOCATION: Everett, Washington

DESCRIPTION:   

The Family Advocate works with enrolled families of children 3-5 years old to deliver services to support family well-being, child learning and development, and foster parental confidence and skills that promote the early learning and development of their children.  The Family Advocate accomplishes this through individualized family partnerships that take into account family strengths, needs, and goals, along with any existing plans made with other community agencies.  The Family Advocate may work directly with families, or may assist the Lead Teacher in their work with families.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work directly with a caseload of up to 40 families
• Conduct one-on-one home visits as required and as needed
• Support classroom staffing if required by licensing ratios
• Work with Education Site Manager to schedule, plan, and implement parent events
• Work with enrollment team to support recruitment and enrollment tasks

This is a classified position reporting to the Education Site Manager.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One of the following is required:
  • Bachelor¿s Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field, WITH one year of experience doing social work (can be volunteer experience or internship), OR
  • Associate¿s Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field, WITH one year paid work experience doing social work, OR
  • Current credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field, WITH two years paid work experience doing social work
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver¿s License and personal automobile insurance
• (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in a classroom setting, and onsite/in-person. Must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds (on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a child¿s sized chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels.  Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. 

WORK SCHEDULE:

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.  This is a cyclic position scheduled for work for 9.75 months each year.  During the 2.25 months of cyclic leave, position is on Leave Without Pay.

COMPENSATION:  

Salary range 36.  Beginning salary is $3,910 monthly, with progressive increases to $5,117 monthly, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 11 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 11 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 20 vacation days per year).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Portable Background Check from DCYF MERIT.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete: 

1. Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.
2. Current resume. 
3. Names and contact information for three references. 
4. For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form. 

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities  please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.