Family Services Advocate - MSHS/Twin Falls Job at Community Council of Idaho, Inc.

Community Council of Idaho, Inc. Twin Falls, ID

Extended Seasonal Full-Time (season will start MAY and run through JANUARY)
Non-Exempt/Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

  • Provide direct health and social services to children & families by:
  • Following established program area timelines
  • Conducting enrollment procedures and identifying and addressing immediate needs
  • Gathering child health and development information and conducting screenings under state, federal and other applicable regulations
  • Establishing trusting relationships
  • Conducting home visits
  • Communicating effectively and assessing individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting and achieving goals
  • Promote, organize, and facilitate educative trainings and meetings following MSHS parent curriculum, Center Health Service Advisory Committee (HSAC), center parent meetings, and UCLA Health Literacy Program for parents
  • Collaboratively develop service plans under guidelines of
  • CC Idaho's FAM
  • Monitor individual case requirements, compile data, referrals, and follow-ups to regularly discuss the status with Center Management Team during Family Advocacy Meetings (FAM) or as needed
  • Knowledge of recruitment procedures, and techniques
  • Establish & maintain working relationships w/community partners to facilitate advocacy and referrals for needed health, nutrition, and social services for enrolled families
  • Stay current on community, state and agency resources and services available to clients
  • Attend and participate at local network group committees to represent MSHS program in health, dental and nutrition needs of migrant farm workers
  • Develop, prepare, and maintain family records, documents, files, reports, databases,
  • Work a variety of hours and be able to travel for work and training purposes
  • Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and keep track of assigned local budgets
  • Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
  • Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with
  • CC Idaho, state, federal and Head Start Performance standards and regulations
(If applicable): Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) partner site policies, procedures, and safety practices

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
  • Must obtain a Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire
  • Two or more years in community-based services or related experience
  • Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
  • Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
  • Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
  • Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification
Preferred

  • Associate degree in early childhood education, social services, business administration or related field
Required Physical Demands

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENEFITS:
Yes! We offer benefits for our Seasonal Staff. What's in it for you……….

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Low deductibles
  • Low employee premiums
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Roth & Traditional 401K
  • Available after 1 yr. of employment
  • Employer match up to 4.5%
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • AFLAC
  • Legal Shield
  • Benefit Continuation (COBRA)
LEAVE:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • First year of service - 16 hours up front and up to 5 PTO days each year
  • After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and up to 8 PTO days each year
  • After 10 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 12 PTO days each year
  • After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 16 PTO days each year
  • After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and up to 20 PTO days each year
  • Paid Holidays
  • Educational Leave



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