NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Family Advocate, Early Learning Center
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$49K/yr - $66K/yr
2+ years expBellevue College is a diverse and innovative institution committed to enhancing the educational development of its students. The Family Advocate at the Early Learning Center supports families by connecting them to essential services and resources, helping them achieve their goals through advocacy and education.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Encourage and support families in working towards the goals they have set
Develop partnerships with service providers for counseling, health, mental health and dental and emergency assistance or intervention
Provide appropriate counseling or referral, emergency assistance, crisis intervention; assist in accessing health care systems, dental providers, nutritional referrals and mental health referrals
Supervise the recruitment of children and families in the community and on campus for Head Start; determine family eligibility based on federal guidelines
Participate in outreach throughout the community by attending events and sharing marketing materials
Call families from the wait list to determine their eligibility for the Head Start program according to their income
Attend campus events to recruit families. Create flyers to distribute in the community
Coordinate and encourage parent participation in leadership groups, parent meetings, program volunteers, and Puget Sound-Educational Service District opportunities including Policy Council at site and regional level
Arrange and conduct parent orientations for new Head Start families in conjunction with the Head Start lead teacher
Assist parents to their responsibilities, opportunities and rights in Head Start
Meet with families at school or in their home to build relationships, to provide parent education that includes child development and health mental/health and social services
Assist with identifying strengths and needs, support goal setting and planning towards goal achievement and to support parent's engagement in their child's education
Implement quarterly family events, including parenting skills, child development, and health/mental health and social service advocacy
Support in the classroom with Head Start children to stay within state licensing ratios
Support teachers and guide them when Head Start standards need to be met by covering their classroom to stay within ratios
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate degree in human services, health or early childhood education field or any combination of relevant experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Two (2) years experience in the human service program, serving low-income families and working directly with families
Experience in delivering training for adult learners
Knowledge of Head Start standards
Ability to identify family strengths and plan/advocate around family goals
Ability to build relationships with community services
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse individuals and groups
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred
Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire: current certification in Infant/Child CPR, Basic First Aid including Bloodborne Pathogen training, and a valid Food Handler's card
Proof of physical exam, including TB skin test and MMR immunity on file
Successful completion of a Washington criminal background check
Knowledge and ability to meet minimum licensing requirements for WA Dept. of Early Learning (DEL)
Ability to safely supervise groups of children and their activities by standing, walking, reaching, sitting (on floor, small chairs, &/or outdoors), frequent stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components
Multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents
Choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans
Paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans
Transit program
Reduced tuition
Employee discounts and memberships
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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