Advocate - Dupage County Roe : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 12/19/2024 Location: CASE Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until position is filled. District:   Cooperative Association for Special Education    Family Outreach Advocate : The Family Outreach Advocate is responsible for outreach with parents, caregivers and families with young children; promote Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative (GECC) resources as well as collective community resources; and foster and build relationships with families. The Family Outreach Advocate is under the supervision of the GECC Coordinator. Position Type: 0.5 FTE, 105 workdays per year Position Hours = 7.5 hours per day Position Qualifications/Requirements: High School degree or equivalent education, required. Minimum of two years of experience working with children and families, required. Experience working with families with lower incomes, preferred. Bilingual or multilingual preferred. Resident of the GECC community preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proficiency in use of social media apps (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram). Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills. Excellent administrative and organizational skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently, and handle multiple demands. Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. Ability to work with diverse constituencies in a professional manner. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. For more information including position responsibilites please apply online at: Attachment(s): Family Outreach Advocate_Updated 12 2024.pdf