Head Start Family Advocate

Chugachmiut

  • Port Graham, AK
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past seven (7) years of education and employment history. The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-15 minutes.This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time.Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONInformation obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut's policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:
  • Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
  • Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
  • The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.
Head Start Family AdvocateJob Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Port Graham
Salary: DOE $24.06
Opening Date: 7/14/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/25Summary:
The Head Start Family Advocate is a program-specific position. This is a part-time direct service position within the Chugachmiut Division of Administration. Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor/Center Supervisor, the Family Advocate is responsible for promoting a healthy relationship between Head Start families and their community by implementing a strengths-based approach to family services. Encourages family involvement in the Head Start program and acts as a liaison between the classroom and the home. Fosters the belief that parents are the child’s first and most important teacher. The Family Advocate works as a team member to fulfill the following responsibilities:Major Responsibilities:· Establishes partnerships with parents that are respectful, culturally sensitive, and nonjudgmental.· Involves parents in identifying and addressing their family’s goals, strengths, and needs.· Assists and supports parents to schedule, attend, and participate in monthly Parent Committee meetings and Parent Experiences.· Provides a minimum of two home visits, with monthly contacts, to each family throughout the school year, providing additional home visits as needed or appropriate.· Communicates observations, concerns, and important information about children and families with the teaching staff and management team.· Provides support to families when health referrals are made, providing continual follow-up and documentation until services have been received.· Develops new and strengthens existing partnerships with local, regional and state providers.· Develops and maintains on-site community resource files.· Documents all services provided for families.· Participates in weekly staff meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all required training.· Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Education Requirements:· Must be at least 18 years of age.· Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.· High School diploma or GED and experience raising/working with young children and/or parents.· Must have, or have the ability and willingness to earn, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field within 18 months of hire.· Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.· Must pursue an ongoing professional development plan including formal training certification or college degree as recommended by the program.· Must attend 15 hours of professional development training annually.· Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignment with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.Hours of Work:
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking work environment

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