Family Advocate Job at IRONTON AND LAWRENCE COUNTY AREA COMMUNITY, Ironton, OH

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  • IRONTON AND LAWRENCE COUNTY AREA COMMUNITY
  • Ironton, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a mission-driven career?

Do not just touch people's lives; help them change their lives.

Working with the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization Team is more than just a job; it is a mission. The ILCAO is a role model community agency that positively impacts people's lives. If helping people in our community overcome significant obstacles, like losing their jobs or changing careers, finding excellent housing and award-winning healthcare, or even assisting children in getting the foundations of an outstanding education, sounds exciting, then we want to meet you.

Our mission is to measurably improve the well-being of our community by providing opportunities for those in need. The ILCAO has over a dozen departments that provide services ranging from education and health care to large-scale economic development projects. Our departments provide services that touch every aspect of life, and our employees are mission-driven agents of change in Lawrence County. We believe we can each experience the positive change we want to see in our area.

Job Overview

The Family Advocate plays a vital role in supporting and empowering families to achieve self-sufficiency and create nurturing environments for their children. Acting as a bridge between families, the Head Start program, and community resources, the Advocate ensures that children and families receive the necessary support to thrive. This role involves continuous recruitment and maintaining full enrollment for assigned site(s), including grantee and partner locations. Additionally, the Advocate serves as a liaison between Head Start/Early Head Start home-based and center-based services and is responsible for delivering a full range of family services, including providing information, referrals, health tracking, and related duties as needed.

Qualifications

  1. Education
    1. High School Diploma; Associate’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
  2. Experience
    1. Early Childhood experience in registrations, child electronic data tracking systems, Head Start Performance Standards, and Child Care licensing standards preferred.
  3. Certifications
    1. Obtain the Family Development Credential (FDC) within 18 months of employment.

It is a wonderful place to work!

At ILCAO, we consider our team members more than just employees; they are a highly valued part of our organization. We offer competitive pay and an extensive list of benefits to show our appreciation and the value we place on our team members. Here are a few:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Company paid single Dental and Vision coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal days
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • 403b with company match

Job Tags

Work from home,

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