Family Advocate - Lincoln Hills Dev Corp South : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Head Start has an opening for a non-exempt full-time Family Advocate working 35 hours a week year-round. The Family Advocate is responsible for creating and maintaining a family partnership with each Head Start child's parent(s) or guardian. Maintain student files, enter documentation and data in the program databases, plan and participate in recruitment activities and other miscellaneous administrative tasks for the Head Start Program. Requirements High School diploma or equivalent required; must obtain within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. Must meet Head Start and Indiana Child Care Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test. LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months. You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-###-#### ext. 258 or [email protected]. LHDC provides services to all regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary Description $16.49 to $18.48 per hour