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A Family Advocate is warm, accessible, organized, and empathetic. The Family Advocate works with Goleta Valley families to promote their health, academic success, and well-being and to reduce family stressors so that parents can support their children’s preparation for Kindergarten and school success. Additionally, this position will engage in focused outreach. She or he assists in the coordination of social services for children and families in the Goleta Valley and engages in all the work of the Family Resource Center. A can-do attitude, perseverance, and ability to work with diverse populations are critical to success in this position. The Family Advocate will be working under the supervision of the Family Resource Program Manager.
DUTIES FOR the Family Resource Center Family Advocate include:
Coordination
1. Identify community needs of families and individuals in the Goleta Valley
2. Conduct outreach to families in the Goleta Union School District as well as and other service organizations
3. Help organize and conduct parent support/education groups on a variety of topics of interest to families. 4.
Assist with child care during the parenting classes.
5. Compose and translate materials into Spanish; verbally translate for Spanish-speaking clients
6. Provide resource & referral to families; maintain positive working relations with referral sources
7. Food distribution and knowledge of emergency food and resources
8. Represent IVYP at meetings and training
9. Develop and keep statistical reports and records; accurately enter data onto a computer
10. Coordinate with partner agencies and individuals
11. Develop additional partnerships/collaborations
Case Management
1. Assess the needs of individual children and families
2. Provide appropriate referrals for parent education, counseling, and other family needs
3. Develop a strength-based service plan with families that includes appropriate referrals and interventions
4. Advocate for families to receive services when necessary
5. Maintain updated client records
6. Enrollment & utilization of Health Insurance Programs
7. Home visits for families if appropriate
8. Maintain effective communication with families and staff
9. CalFresh enrollment and outreach to the community.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass the Department of Justice fingerprint process.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and tuberculosis clearance.
Show verification for the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) vaccinations.
Flexible Schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks, remain flexible, prioritize appropriately and manage workflow.
Experience working with at-risk youth and families
Comply with contractual expectations, ethical and legal standards of practice and confidentiality, and HIPAA and FERPA requirements as appropriate
Bilingual Spanish/English and Bicultural required.
Great team player
Passionate and Determined about families
EDUCATION, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES
1. Minimum A.A. with related experience in providing or coordinating social services; BA/BS preferred
2. Excellent translation skills
4. Valid California Driver’s License
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
SALARY
Pay is dependent on experience. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Benefits after 30 days include: health, dental and vision insurance, sick/vacation accrual, paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to anam@ivyp.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Isla Vista Youth Projects is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation
