Family Services Advocate

As a Family Services Advocate, you’ll play a crucial role in recruiting children, supporting families, and connecting them with essential community resources. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your bilingual skills can shine, this is the place for you!

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Level I:
  • Has a credential or certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or related field.
• Level II:
  • Has an AA/AS Degree in Child Development, Social Science, Psychology, Human Development, Liberal Studies, or related field + 1 year of client casework experience. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

• Level III:
  • Has a BA/BS Degree in Child Development, Social Science, Psychology, Human Development, Liberal Studies, or related field + 1 year of client casework experience.

• Is bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish. A test will be administered prior to employment.

As a Family Services Advocate you will:

• Engage and Recruit: Enroll children into our Early Education and Child Care program, ensuring every family understands our comprehensive services.
• Support and Connect: Serve as a liaison, linking families to health, social, and educational resources, and ensuring they receive effective and beneficial services.
• Community Collaboration: Work closely with local social services, attend community events, and encourage parent participation in both program and community activities.
• Documentation and Data: Maintain accurate records, complete reports, and utilize data systems like ChildPlus to track and manage family services.

As a CAPSLO employee you will receive:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage, 100% covered by CAPSLO!
• 14 paid holidays, so you can always count on being off.
• Vacation time to relax, reconnect and recharge.
• Sick Time to rest and feel better or get to our doctor appointment.
• A generous match to your retirement contribution after your first six months.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of individuals with the same goal… helping people, changing lives!
• And much more…

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must submit proof of current vaccination status for measles, pertussis, and influenza (or a current, signed influenza declination form) in compliance with SB 792.
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Must complete a health screening physical completed within 30 days prior to employment and a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all job requirements and background requirements: criminal history check (Inclusive of DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse), acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement (Form LIC508), etc. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Program administrative staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. 
• Must meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State requirements. 
• Employment in Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs is contingent upon approval of the Policy Council.

About us:

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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