Family Advocate

Battle Creek Public Schools

  • Calhoun County, MI
  • $20.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. Apply now and join the Bearcat family!Please note: This position is employed by Edustaff, the district's staffing partner.Position Summary:
The Family Advocate serves as the bridge between families, community partners, and school teams. This role supports student success by strengthening school-home-community relationships, coordinating resources and programs, and leading engagement strategies aligned with Battle Creek Public Schools’ whole-child approach.Position Responsibilities:
  • Student and School Support -
  • Assist with basic needs services (clothing closet, hygiene items, food referrals).
  • Support school climate initiatives and student recognition events.
  • Help monitor student attendance and behavior (ABC) trends and support early outreach.
  • Work with school leadership, FACE Coordinator, and staff to align on goals and strategies.
  • Family Engagement -
  • Promote meaningful caregiver and community involvement in PFAC and school events.
  • Create welcoming opportunities for family feedback and participation.
  • Assist with home-school communication, interpretation needs, and outreach.
  • Facilitate monthly Power Family Action Committee (PFAC) meetings.
  • Track engagement efforts and submit monthly reports to the district FACE Coordinator.
  • Community Partnerships -
  • Collaborate with local organizations to bring services and support into the school.
  • Maintain a school-based resource list and connect families to appropriate services.
  • Coordinate volunteer-based programs (e.g., Reading Buddies, mentors, classroom helpers, etc.).
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of highly successful related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge and experience with a wide range of community resources to meet student/family needs
  • High degree of organizational skills and the ability to work independently with limited supervision and a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously
  • Above average interpersonal relationship skills with diverse stakeholders—staff, students, parents, community—and the ability to problem-solve, reassure and communicate in circumstances that may be pressured and demanding
  • Proven ability to meet the needs of an urban, multi-racial, and multiethnic school district
  • Understands and embraces all forms of diversity and inclusiveness in thought, word and exemplifies these values in actions
  • Exceptional communication skills—listening, speaking, writing, interpreting and transmitting complex instructions to others
  • Experience with personal computers and proficiency in using word processing, data management, internet, email and spreadsheets
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, integrity and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
Salary: $20.00 per hourContract: 188 DaysSCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.

Battle Creek Public Schools