Early Head Start Home Visitor and Family Advocate

Job overview

The Early Head Start Home Visitor and Family Advocate role is onsite in Albion, NY, with weekly home visits and twice-monthly group socializations. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Early Head Start program’s recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and parent-involvement goals at Community Action of Orleans and Genesee. The advocate provides case management and family support for families with children from birth through age three. Through home visits, education, coaching, referrals, and collaboration with program teams, the role supports child development and helps families work toward personal goals and connect with community resources.

What you'll do

• Provide weekly home visits and twice-monthly group socializations
• provide case management and crisis intervention for up to 16 families
• support parent involvement and parenting skills
• promote child development and identify developmental, health, and family challenges
• provide referrals and ongoing support
• support employment training and employability planning
• collaborate with health, nutrition, early childhood education, family partnership, and inclusion leadership
• implement the Early Head Start Home-Based Program in compliance with applicable standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start

home visitor

family advocate

family support

case management

crisis intervention

parent education

child development

home visits

albion ny

community action of orleans and genesee

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports families with children from birth through age three; the posting describes home-based services and group socializations.

About the employer

Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.