Upbring is hiring a Family Engagement Advocate to create, provide, and coordinate services and activities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being for families and communities. You will assist in areas such as Social Services, Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Transitions, Inclusion, and Parent Engagement.
What You'll Do
- Maintain funded enrollment levels in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Upbring Policies
- Provide parent orientation to ensure families are informed about the enrollment process for Early Head Start or Head Start
- Perform duties related to Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA), ensuring ongoing monitoring, compliance, and effective implementation
- Provide ongoing case management services through collaboration by utilizing the referral process to help children and others use special programs and services, including counseling, emergency assistance, or crisis intervention
- Ensure on-going follow up and referrals are initiated and monitored to support child health care and status according to the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) requirements
- Conduct home visits and follow-up with families, assisting in various areas like parenting, child development, attendance, and wellness checks
- Collaborate with staff, parents, and community partners to support family engagement and children’s needs
- Ensure all Program Information Report (PIR) data is current and accurate in the data management system
- Comply with company policies, procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and HSPPS regulations and standards; always ensure the health and safety of each child in care and support the overall well-being of children
- Use discretion and confidentiality in all matters related to families, staff, and Head Start/Early Head Start programs as appropriate
- Staff must not use/impose corporal punishment or other forms of child maltreatment as a method to discipline children
What We're Looking For
- Associate’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Family and Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
- Ability and willingness to obtain Family Development Credential (FDC) within 12 months of the date of hire
- One (1) year experience in Early Head Start and/or Head Start-related experience OR providing comprehensive services to children and families
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Family and Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
- Three (3) years direct related experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children to advocate for their families
- Family Development Credential (FDC)
- Experience with Child Plus data management system
- Bilingual in Spanish and English based on service population
Technical Stack
- Child Plus data management system
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive PTO & paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision insurance & more
- 403(b) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Gym Memberships
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
