Family Advocate I

Family Advocate I (Union)

Location: 2151 N McCord, Toledo, OH 43615

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week 

Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time

Pay Rate: $21.34 - $22.05 per hour, based on education

Position Overview:
Support children and families by coordinating services, connecting families with community resources, promoting parent engagement, and assisting with enrollment, health, and family support activities. Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure families receive the resources and support needed to achieve positive outcomes.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Full-Time Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

Associate's Degree in early childhood education, social work, family services, or related field.

Experience:

At least one year of experience in social services or adult education.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring the following: Early Childhood Development and Health Services, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, and ERSEA plans.
• Maintain accurate recruitment, enrollment, referral tracking records, parent roster, class lists, change of status, in-kind records, children’s files and any other documentation required by each program in the areas of Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Program Design and Management, Early Childhood Development and Health Services.
• Conduct home visits as required for all families as assigned; visit families in the home to ensure on-going contact with the family; complete required documentation; conduct as needed home visits for attendance, medical, or social service needs.
• Coordinate services using community resources; provide transportation and/or accompany families to community resources; provide follow-up services within 30 days of the recognized need of the family; advocate for early childhood and family development programs and services within the community.
• Ensure parent involvement activities are carried out at all program levels; assist Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Specialist and Coordinator with staff training in parent involvement areas.
• Plan, organize, and conduct required parent training, parenting sessions and assigned Parent Committee meetings; assist Parent Committee(s) with election and provide training of officers and Policy Council Representatives.

Additional Requirements:

• Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.

• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use. 

• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing. 

• Initial and periodic physical exams required. 

• Must submit to state and/or federal criminal checks.  

• Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours. 

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