Family Advocate/Support Specialist for Head Start/Full Day Center (Spanaway/Graham)

Family Advocate/Support Specialist Position Quality childcare center is seeking a Head Start Family Support Specialist for our program. We are open Monday-Friday 6am-6pm. This position is 8 hours a day, approximately 7:30a-4:30p but hours are flexible. Employee must be flexible with hours to be able to meet with families at a variety of times that fit their schedules. Monthly family events are held approximately 5:30p-7:30p. Sometimes events are on Saturdays, depending on what is planned and voted on by the families/family advocate. Applicants must have an AA or higher degree in any field WITH 30 job related credits in ECE, Child development, Special education, Elementary education, Human development, Child & Family studies, or Human development with a focus in ECE, CD, nursing, special education, family support or social work, plus one years’ experience working with families Along with education requirements, the following are also required upon hire: · Reliable form of transportation · Cleared background check through DCYF MERIT · CPR & 1st Aid (hands on) Infant/Child/Adult with Blood Borne Pathogens Card · HIV/AIDS training · Food Handler card · TB test · Medical release form · Document of MMR vaccine · Safe Sleep Certification · Initial STARS training certificate Position Responsibilities: The Family Support Specialist will maintain recruitment and enrollment in our Head Start program year-round. They will work with families to support them in recognizing and building upon their family strengths and their child’s goals. The Family Support Specialist work will adhere to Head Start Program Standards and the principles of best practice. · Conduct ongoing recruitment to ensure full enrollment in all Head Start/Early Head Start slots. · Responsible for planning monthly parent events. · Family Support: Collection and distribution of health and nutrition information, works in partnership with families, conducts home visits, family events, children’s health screenings, and communication through emails & newsletters. · Provide family resources and referral support from community resources and/or the school district. · Work in classroom with children, as needed. · Earn at least 10 hours of STARS per year in development, and/or family support. · Perform other duties as assigned by Center Director and as pertinent to Family Support and classroom support responsibilities. In addition to the position responsibilities, have knowledge about licensing requirements and center expectations. You must be able to lift and hold children, lift and move educational equipment up to 50 pounds. Bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, stand and work with children on the floor for extended periods of time. Getting down to the children's level is a must. Walking up and down stairs. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills. Ability to provide training and support to aids/floaters. Ability to work effectively with children, families, community members and staff of diverse backgrounds. Our center has a long history with current staff and very low children/staff turnover. We are looking for someone long term, who has a passion for working with young children in the early learning environment. Helping support staff in the classroom as needed. Covering breaks or vacations or sick time. Please email resume' or come into our site to drop off resume' and fill out application 4308 208th St E Spanaway, WA 98387 Only applicants that meet all of the requirements will be considered Questions? Contact Heather at (253) 846-7206