BCHS Family Advocate
Job Description
Boulder County Community Services is seeking to hire 2 Head Start Bilingual Family Advocates. The Head Start Bilingual Family Advocate (FA) works directly with enrolled children and families to support family well-being, goal setting, and access to community resources through the Head Start Family Partnership Process in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, including 45 CFR §1302.91(e)(7). Responsibilities include building respectful and strengths-based relationships with families; partnering with families to identify goals, needs, and interests; supporting family engagement and advocacy; maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality; and collaborating with education, health, and program staff to support integrated services for children and families. This position is also responsible for eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA). Proficiency in Microsoft platforms, data tracking tools, and electronic communication systems is essential for accurate documentation, case management, and reporting.
This is a Grant Funded position that will work Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 4:15pm. This position is required to be on site each day in either Boulder or Lafayette offices. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $60,840.00 - $74,178.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
- Phone Screening: June 22nd
- First Round Interviews: June 29th
- Language Proficiency Test: July 6th
- Reference Check: July 6th
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visitstudentaid.gov for more information.
- Community Engagement: Engage with Community Partners to Strengthen Family Services, Bring Families Together to Build Community, Create Family and Family Partnerships that Promote School Readiness
- Family Engagement: Use the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework (PFCE) to engage and partner with parents, families, and communities to help them achieve their goals; Engage with Fathers and Male Caregivers; Engage with Families of Children with Disabilities; Engage with Parents with Disabilities and Learning Differences; Enhance Parent Advocacy and Leadership Skills (Policy Council); Use Data to Support Family Progress
- Family Support and Wellbeing: Recruitment and Enrollment, Support Families and Children Experiencing Homelessness, Build a Foundation for Economic Mobility, Family and Child Assessment, Communication with Families, Goal setting with Families, Follow-Up and Review
- Parenting Support: Support Families in Transitions, Support Families with Access to Parenting Education
- Program Management: Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of
- 5 years of combined education and experience
Additional related education may count towards required experience.
BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:
- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
BILINGUAL SKILLS:
- Applicants must demonstrate English Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized verbal/verbal and written demonstration. (tier 2 will be verbal, tier 3 written and verbal)
- Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current CO State Early Childhood Professional Credential - Level II, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.