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Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 8-3pm. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.\nThe Family Advocate maintains a close and supportive relationship with assigned families and assists them in coping effectively with their environment. The Family Advocate encourages the parent’s participation in their child’s educational program and helps each family identify community resources and acts as a liaison between them. Come join our team!\nJob Responsibilities:\nCooperates with the center director, teacher, family service coordinator, and other staff in assessing each family’s strengths and needs, developing an appropriate action plan, and reviewing family progress.\nActively recruits new children through hanging posters, door knocking, and community kiosks. Completes applications for new children and completes in-take packet for assigned children.\nCooperates with the center nurse to assure that mandated health services are rendered, up-to-date health records are kept, and that assistance is obtained for any special health or nutrition need.\nThe family advocate’s purpose is to provide a comprehensive, suitable and ongoing service to the child and her/his family.\nContinues to work with family throughout the year to update and identify needs.\nMaintains consistent communication with teaching staff.\nDevelops a supportive, professional relationship with each family assigned through regularly scheduled home visits, phone calls, notes and personal contact at the center. Home visits must include 2 home visits in addition to the intake home visit.\nFollows up on child’s absences, documents reasons for absence and keeps center director informed.\nWorks cooperatively with center director to organize and implement center-based activities for parents. Makes parents aware of opportunities for participation in the program and facilitates and encourages such participation. \nProvides information on prenatal needs and on the needs of new babies when parents inform advocate that they are pregnant.\nIs aware of and refers families to appropriate educational and community resources and, when necessary, advocates with the resources on the family’s behalf. \nWhat we provide:\n4 weeks paid vacation annually.\n13 paid holidays. \n4 personal days.\n1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.\nFully paid individual LTD and life insurance.\nEligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.\nNew longevity incentives.\nOpportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.\nCollaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.\nRoom for growth and advancement within the organization.\nJoin Astor Services - Apply Now!\nDo you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.\nAstor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.\nWant to know why our team loves working at Astor? 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