Family Advocate

*This role is bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English. A test will be administered prior to employment.

As a Family Advocate, you will play a crucial role in coordinating referrals, participating in School Student Study Teams, and engaging in weekly case management meetings. Your work will involve conducting needs assessments, developing and following up on case plans, and providing early intervention through in-home support. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by providing a realistic framework focused on prevention and early intervention.

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Family Advocate I:
  • Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, or Health Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Family Advocate II:
  • Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, or Health Education, and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has a valid California Driver’s License.

As a Family Advocate you will:

• Facilitate entry of eligible children into the SAFE programs and orient parents to the program’s goals and objectives.
• Support SAFE families by identifying problems, linking them with appropriate referral systems and services, and following up to ensure services are received.
• Encourage families to participate in program and community events, and develop self-sufficiency skills.
• Participate in comprehensive family needs assessments to develop case plans focusing on the whole child and family.

• Provide case management services under the supervision of the Site Coordinator and in collaboration with SAFE partners.

• Implement health, nutrition, school completion/equivalency, child development, and parenting goals through one-on-one case management.
• Conduct regular home visits to foster open communication and develop trusting relationships with families.
• Encourage parent participation at school conferences, parent education nights, and Individualized Educational Plan meetings.
• Network with related agencies to link clients to community resources.

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.

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. EOE/ V/ ADA/ Drug Free Workplace/ Asset Infused Organization

About us:

CAPSLO is a nonprofit agency that focuses on helping people and changing lives through serving over 26,000 persons across Central and Southern California, the majority of whom live in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency through a comprehensive array of community-based programs.

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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