Utah Community Action is looking for a Family Advocate to join our team in Wendover, Utah. In this role, you will provide comprehensive case management services to families in assigned classrooms, creating and coordinating services that promote family well-being while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
What You'll Do
- Provide compassionate, strengths-based case management to families from diverse backgrounds.
- Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, and follow-ups using required systems like ChildPlus.
- Monitor and educate families on health requirements, ensuring children are up to date on medical, dental, nutrition, and mental health screenings.
- Offer timely referrals and ensure families successfully access community resources.
- Partner with teachers to share relevant information confidentially and ensure classroom coverage and safety.
- Lead engaging parent meetings, workshops, and family activities that strengthen relationships.
- Conduct application intakes and assist with recruitment efforts, with some evenings and weekends required.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's degree in social, human, or family services.
- Two years of related experience.
- For the Wendover Site Only: In place of a bachelor's degree, a newly hired employee will have up to 18 months from the date of hire to obtain a Family Development Certification.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with Head Start programs.
- Bilingual proficiency in languages spoken by families served by UCA.
Technical Stack
- ChildPlus
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $25.94/hour
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA with up to $2,500 match + Telehealth access
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break (Christmas-New Year's)
- 192 PTO hours annually + Weekly Paid Self-Care Hour
- Life & Disability Insurance, EAP, and more
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Wendover, Utah.
Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected-group status.
