Job Overview:
Reputable program in Columbia is seeking a Bilingual Family Support Advocate to join to their team. Each FSA will have a case load of 12 children across Richland County and will conduct weekly in- home visits, monthly meetings, and 2 socializations per month. This program is aimed to enhance family well- beings and strengthen parent- child relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct weekly or biweekly home visits based on family needs, following the Parents as Teachers curriculum.
- Provide child development education, parent education, case management, and family support to participants.
- Connect high-risk families to community resources such as medical homes, counseling, community assistance, employment, and training opportunities. Document and follow up on referrals.
- Ensure timely documentation of all activities, including weekly visit logs, child assessments, screening information, and activity reports.
- Review individual family needs and child development progress before each home visit.
- Assist in preparing for family socialization events and group connections.
- Accurately input and maintain data for all families in relevant databases.
- Complete all family and child assessments within required timeframes.
- Create, maintain, and manage comprehensive binders for each family.
- Participate in reflective supervision sessions, staff meetings, and trainings to foster growth and teamwork.
- Develop transition plans for each child/family based on age.
- Assist in onboarding new home visitors by arranging observation opportunities and demonstrating data input processes.
- Seek and gather resources from partner agencies in Richland County to support enrolled families.
- Maintain a caseload of 12-15 families, with travel requirements of up to 45 minutes per home visit within Richland County.
Qualifications:
- MUST be able to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English .
- Minimum Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Experience in crisis intervention is also preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse families and communities. Being bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
- Proficient with technology and able to learn new database systems for documentation.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- CPR and First Aid certification, and Parents as Teachers certification (current or obtainable).
- Commit to completing 20 hours of professional development annually.
Compensation:
- $20 an hour for candidates with associates degree + mileage reimbursement
- $22 an hour for candidates with bachelors degree + mileage reimbursement
