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Program: Early Head Start / Head Start Programs
Position Type:Full Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Parents And Children Together is once again the proud recipient of the Hawaii Business Magazine's "Hawaii's Best Places to Work in 2023" award!
The Family Advocate works directly with families in the areas of social service, health, nutrition, and dental care facilitating family engagement and helping them identify and meet their own goals. This position is under the direct supervision of the EHS Child Care Partnership Program Manager or the Family Community Partnership Manager.
What you will be doing:
- Identifies, recruits, and enrolls families eligible for participation in the EHS, HS or EHS Child Care Partnership programs. Support parents with applying for childcare subsidy, if needed.
- Engage and communicate, using unconditional positive regard (UPR), with families as partners in their children’s healthy development and school readiness.
- Build collaborative partnerships with families by identifying strengths and needs using the family success road map and engage families on goal setting.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with community partners and strengthen access to resources and training identified as priority goal areas for families.
- Effectively manage workload and ensure timely accurate record-keeping and documentation.
- Foster a sense of community and sense of belonging among families to cultivate family leadership and support parent advocacy efforts through participation in family learning parties, parent committee/family engagement network meetings, and/or policy council.
- Participates actively in assessment and continuous quality improvement activities for the program and agency.
Education/Training/Experience:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
2. One year paid, full-time experience in human services or related field, required.
3. Credential or Certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or related field, required. OR Able to obtain within 18 months of hire a Credential or Certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or related field, required.
4. Associate degree in human services or related field, preferred.
We offer exceptional benefits that your entire family can enjoy! These benefits include, but not limited to:
•A comprehensive medical and dental plan including vision and prescription coverage
•21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days including 5 Paid Personal Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
•401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 4% employer match
•Flexible and supportive work environment
•Credit Union Membership, Pet Insurance, Aflac, and much more!
PACT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness. We prioritize and invest in employee development and wellness, creating opportunities for all to learn, grow, and realize their full potential in a healthy and flexible work environment. PACT maintains an atmosphere of collaborative decision-making, communication, and openness within and across our programs to provide the high-quality services in support of our mission. At PACT, you can make a difference working with families and communities throughout the Hawaiian islands.
Apply today to join a team whose mission is to build and create safe and promising futures for children and families right here in our own community!
