Family Advocate, Wichita, KS
Child Start, Inc.Wichita, Kansas, United States
Posted January 26, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Child Start provides early childhood development services that prepare children for lifelong success. We work with parents, child care providers and early educators to create the kinds of environments and experiences that support important early development whether at home, in child care, or in preschool.
Job Description
As a Child Start Family Advocate, you will support full enrollment and program compliance through recruitment and enrollment activities. This role involves building relationships with families, understanding their needs, connecting them with appropriate services, and assisting with case management. The advocate will work directly with families in their homes or at the center, facilitating support, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with requirements.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or related field
- One to three years of experience with children and families
- Office and computer knowledge required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to respond to human service situations
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Regular lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid holidays
