Family Advocate Highlands Ii/ Penn Hills Mckinley

Allegheny Intermediate Unit Career Site

Tarentum, PA, US
Base: $19.93phly/annual $38,863.50; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
Family partnership agreements
Community resources and support
Parent involvement and advocacy
The Family Advocate position at Allegheny Intermediate Unit is focused on supporting Head Start families in the Tarentum and Penn Hills McKinley areas through case management and community resource coordination. The role emphasizes fostering family engagement, promoting self-sufficiency, and ensuring compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards

Job Summary

  • The Family Advocate fosters positive partnerships with Head Start families by supporting their engagement, well-being, and self-sufficiency.
  • This position provides direct support and case management to families, coordinates social services, and ensures compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
  • The Family Advocate promotes parent involvement, facilitates family goal setting, and connects families with community resources to support their children's success in school and in life.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Family Advocate position at Allegheny Intermediate Unit is focused on supporting Head Start families in the Tarentum and Penn Hills McKinley areas through case management and community resource coordination. The role emphasizes fostering family engagement, promoting self-sufficiency, and ensuring compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Salary

Base: $19.93/hourly/Annual $38,863.50; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: HSEA Contract

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Family Partnership Agreements
  • community resources and support
  • parent involvement and advocacy
  • child attendance and enrollment support
  • collaboration with teaching staff

Nice-to-have

  • cultural competency
  • flexible hours including evenings
  • substitute in classroom

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma required
  • Strength-based Family Worker Credential program enrollment
  • 2 years' experience in family services
  • Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Work Rights

Not specified

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