Child and Family Advocate

2 days ago


Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Gads Hill Center Full time

**Join Our Team:**

Gads Hill Center seeks a dedicated Child and Family Advocate to provide comprehensive support to families in our Head Start Partner Network.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct enrollment processes, including accurate data entry into COPA and family assessment.
  • Refer families to relevant resources based on their needs and document progress.
  • Establish a medical home for children and maintain health records in collaboration with the Partner Network Manager.
  • Maintain updated data in COPA regarding family partnerships, assessments, case notes, and referrals.
  • Regularly monitor data and follow-up with families on missing documentation.
  • Assist with the Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early Head Start CCP self-assessment.
  • Visit sites weekly to build rapport with staff and parents.
  • Identify potential partner community agencies offering family resources.
  • Develop and maintain a community resource directory to assist parents.
  • Attend parent meetings to foster good relationships and ensure parental involvement.
  • Collaborate with education and mental health staff to initiate referrals.
  • Submit necessary documentation to obtain evaluation services.
  • Ensure meetings and evaluations occur, and children receive services as needed.
  • Perform record-keeping and reporting tasks and submit monthly reports.
  • Monitor attendance and work with staff to follow-up with parents.
  • Maintain full enrollment at each site.
  • Attend trainings and participate in agency outreach events.
  • Participate in supervision meetings and workshops.
  • Civic engagement and advancing parent leadership development.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salaries: $40,000 - $45,000 annually.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • 403B Plan (Up to 5% match following 2 years of employment).
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employer Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability.
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance.
  • Supplemental Coverage Options Available.


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