Family Advocate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct basic social casework and coordinate related parent involvement services, including guiding parents in their children’s education and development, coordinating health, nutrition, mental health, disability and parent involvement related services for families, and being the point person for family case management.

• Interact with the public and provide customer service by phone, email and in person, maintain program databases and recordkeeping files, prepare correspondence, reports, records and other paperwork, provides written translation or spoken interpretation for non-English clients, provides case management services to families and children, and support outreach, recruitment, selection and enrollment activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Obtain child and family information and complete service area forms accurately and completely in their entirety upon acceptance of the child and family into the program.

• Identify children with special placement considerations.

• Manage a caseload of up to 55 children at a given time.

• Conducts family assessment of each enrolled family by identifying family strengths, interests and needs.

• Assist enrolled families in developing Individualized Family Partnership Agreement Plans, research on resources and support the plans including periodic follow ups.

• Conduct vision and hearing health screenings for enrolled children.

• Conducts follow ups with the required health screenings.

• Develop a plan of action with families who are having challenges with absences.

• Participate in planning and conducting Parent Committee Meetings with Parent Committee and site Staff.

• Work closely with service area staff to address parents’ concerns or complaints.

• Track family goals and produce weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on family development progress.

• Advocate on behalf of parents with public and private service agencies to acquire needed family services.

• Report signs of child abuse, neglect or unsafe living conditions to the proper authorities for appropriate maction to ensure the safety of children.

• Use computers, especially MS Office, Email and Internet, to store data, communicate, write reports and conduct research.

• Data Entry of activities as required in Child Plus database.

• Maintains orderly records, including electronically.

• Provide translation and interpretation services for non-English speaking parents.

• Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.

More Than a Job—We on a Mission With Meaning. Join Our Dynamic Team and Shape the Future!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?

At Inyon, we don’t just place people in positions—we place purpose at the center of everything we do. Whether it’s a temporary role or a direct hire opportunity, we match exceptional candidates with organizations doing vital work in education, community development, affordable housing, healthcare, and social services.

Our goal isn’t just to fill jobs—it’s to build lasting, values-based partnerships that empower our clients, uplift our communities, and help our employees thrive. We believe in doing good while doing great work—and that includes ensuring our team members receive competitive pay, strong benefits, and the respect they deserve.

We're proud to reinvest 10% of our income into philanthropic causes that align with our mission. When you join us, you're not just earning a paycheck—you’re part of a movement to create a better world. If you’re looking for more than just “a job,” and want to be part of something bigger, you’ve found your tribe.

We have full-time, long term assignments waiting to be filled. We also have many short term assignments for those with part-time schedules. Flexible hours! You can define your own schedule!

Why Choose Us?

• Excellent hourly wages!

• Flexible hours - You set your own schedule!

• Weekly Paychecks

• Free Direct Deposit

• 401K Plan

• Tuition reimbursement for Early Childhood Education classes

• Incentives and bonuses

• Referal bonuses. Tell your friends and get paid!

• Experience working with a variety of world changing organizations

Education and Work Experience

• Associate’s degree OR

• A Family Development Credential and high school diploma or GED

• 1-year minimum experience in social work or family development, preferably in an early childhood development setting.

• Experience providing social services to families and basic knowledge of social work, particularly in the context of early childhood development.

• Health screen and negative TB reading within the last year (Preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish is required (written and orally).

• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents, community members, and staff.

• Ability to work with diverse populations, including people of various cultural, ethnic, language and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and to coordinate meetings.

• Availability to work on weekday evenings and/or Saturdays for family development activities, as needed.

• Data Entry skills and experience.