Talent.com
Family Advocate Early Childhood Impact Program- Antioch
Family Advocate Early Childhood Impact Program- AntiochYMCA • Antioch, CA, United States
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
Family Advocate Early Childhood Impact Program- Antioch

Family Advocate Early Childhood Impact Program- Antioch

YMCA • Antioch, CA, United States
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

At the YMCA of the East Bay, our Family Advocate plays a pivotal role in supporting families on their journey to success. You will lead goal-setting and coaching with parents and caregivers, acting as a trusted guide and advocate. By connecting families to community resources and services, you help ensure the best possible educational and developmental outcomes for children. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while advancing the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full-time employees are eligible for heavily subsidized coverage with several plan options.
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance for added financial protection.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs to support mental health and work-life balance.
  • Commuter Benefits available for eligible employees.
  • 12 Designated Holidays.
  • Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
  • Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing training to support your career growth.
  • YMCA Membership Benefits and discounts on programs for you and your family

Qualifications

  • BA or BS in family development, psychology, sociology or related field
  • One year of related experience in a non-profit and / or human services setting
  • A high degree of cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practices with children and families
  • Experience working with low-income communities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to negotiate and mediate to attain win-win situations
  • T.B. and other required health clearances at the time of employment
  • Fingerprint clearance by the DOJ and CCL agencies
  • Valid California Drivers’ License and use of a personal automobile including evidence of auto liability insurance coverage
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs

    • Specific Essential Function from the Job Description for this role

  • Develop positive, respectful and trusting relationships with and serve as a liaison between Community School partners and services and families.
  • Conduct outreach, recruitment, and enrollment, meeting Head Start Performance Standards and Funding Terms and Conditions.
  • Provide orientation on philosophy of program and services provided.
  • Implement strategies including home visits to learn about families and the changing community.
  • Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports that include health concerns.
  • Develop an individualized family plan in partnership with the family that includes health, follow up regularly with the family and collaborate on resolving obstacles.
  • Facilitate families’ problem-solving and support enhancing problem-solving skills.
  • Coach, consult, educate, and utilize counseling skills, where appropriate.
  • Advocate for families and support them in advocating for themselves.
  • Support the health and wellness of children and families in the program.
  • Ensure all health requirements are met upon entrance into the program and track all health, dental and nutrition-related data, and ensure routine follow-up.
  • Assist with all health screenings required for completion within 45 calendar days of child’s enrollment in the program.
  • Identify common interests and needs of parents in order to plan appropriate activities, training and groups.
  • Engage parents in volunteering, community service and other ways of contributing to program activities and services.
  • Work with other program staff to support interactive literacy activities and other learning approaches between parents and their children.
  • Serve as a productive team member on an interdisciplinary team of professionals, participate and facilitate case conferences to promote holistic service delivery.
  • Promote and support parent involvement and leadership throughout the program.
  • Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources, analyze community resources to family needs and refer families to community resources as appropriate.
  • Listen and support families in making decisions and taking active steps to resolve current crises and be prepared to address future crises.
  • Learn about and be sensitive to each family’s values, beliefs, traditions, cultural influences, makeup, and circumstances using a culturally competent and flexible approach.
  • Perform record-keeping and internal and external reporting tasks in a timely and objective fashion.
  • Contribute to and participate in strategic planning, program self-assessment and other efforts to improve program services and agency responsiveness to families.
  • Make decisions and act based on family support principles, theories, practices, and code of ethics while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentially.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

    • Work Environment & Physical Requirements

    The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

  • Ability to demonstrate sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to carry out essential job duties and supervise program activities.
  • Visual acuity to effectively observe and monitor program activities.
  • Mobility to respond promptly to emergencies.

    • Measure Effectiveness

    This position directly impacts the YMCA’s ability to support the Head Start / Early Head Start (EHS) program. Effectiveness in this role will be evaluated based on :

  • Communications that are culturally responsive, accurate, timely, and grounded in mutual trust.
  • Development and maintenance of positive, collaborative relationships with families and community partners.
  • Completion and timely submission of program reports and required documentation.
  • Achievement of service goals for the targeted number of youth and families.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Early Childhood • Antioch, CA, United States

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    School Services - Occupational Therapist - $66 per hour

    School Services - Occupational Therapist - $66 per hour

    Supplemental Health Care • Brentwood, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Supplemental Health Care is seeking a School Services Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Brentwood, California. Job Description & Requirements.Help Kids Shine as a School-Based OT! A...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    Behavior School Aide

    Behavior School Aide

    Behavior Management Solutions • Brentwood, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Career Advancement Opportunities.We are looking for people with ABA or school aide experience who are good with kids for our behavior school aide position in a public school classroom.You will be a...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Lacrosse Coach, JV - Boys 2025 / 2026

    Lacrosse Coach, JV - Boys 2025 / 2026

    Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District • Livermore, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Athletics / Activities / LHS - Lacrosse Coach, JV - Boys.Open Until Filled Description : .C-3 from the 2023-24 Salary Schedule. Extracurricular Athletic and Non Athletic Stipends update7.[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Preschool Sports Program Coach

    Preschool Sports Program Coach

    Amazing Athletes • Oakley, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    Amazing Athletes Sports Coach - Top pay, work in the community, and impact children's lives.Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and teaching promoting life skills through ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    INFANT DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST

    INFANT DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST

    DELTA BAY HEALTHCARE • Antioch, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Job Posting : Early Intervention Specialist (Infant–Toddler Developmental School).Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, services that help each child reach their f...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist School

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist School

    Epic Special Education Staffing • Knightsen, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Together, we are the Epic Special Education Staffing family and family is how we view each member of this incredible community. From our family to the nation's schools, we remain focused on providin...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Donation Center Associate

    Donation Center Associate

    TradeJobsWorkforce • 95831 Sacramento, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Now hiring a Donation Center Associate, where you will respond to questions by phone, email, or in-person, assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing items for delivery, and manage simple recor...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

    Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

    Ascend Rehab • Dixon, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Join a Team That Supports, Empowers, and Invests in You!.Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Position.Dixon, CA and across Northern California. Competitive Salary Match and Sign-On Bo...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Occupational Therapist

    Occupational Therapist

    Foundations Therapy Service • Brentwood, California, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    Foundations Therapy Service is a therapist owned pediatric practice serving Contra Costa County families and children since 2002! We have both full time and part time positions available in clinic ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

    River Delta Unified School District • Rio Vista, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Classified job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) was established for the purposes of providing occupational therapy and evaluations / consultations to meet students educational n...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Occupational Therapist ($6000 Hiring Bonus)

    Occupational Therapist ($6000 Hiring Bonus)

    Aspire Public Schools • Clarksburg, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    We are offering a $6000 hiring bonus for all new Occupational Therapists.Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in c...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 26 / 26 School Year

    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 26 / 26 School Year

    Pioneer Healthcare Services • Dixon, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 26 / 26 School Year.Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.Assist Occupational Therapists in identifying and assessing students' skills.Collaborating on I...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Commit to Serve Your City Year! (Full Pay / Benefits - Academic Mentor)

    Commit to Serve Your City Year! (Full Pay / Benefits - Academic Mentor)

    City Year • Livermore, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Student success coach and mentor (entry level,.City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students across schools succeed.City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the.A...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Five Below Careers in Antioch, CA

    Five Below Careers in Antioch, CA

    Five below • Antioch, CA, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    Five Below is seeking sales associates, stock associates, and assistant managers.Fun retail environment with competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Opportunities to work with trending products pop...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    After / Before School Academy Aides - Discovery Bay / Timber Point (SUBSTITUTE POOL)

    After / Before School Academy Aides - Discovery Bay / Timber Point (SUBSTITUTE POOL)

    Byron Union School District • Discovery Bay, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Byron Union School District is a TK - 8 district located in Byron, CA with approximately 1,200 students and 180+ staff members, with two elementary schools and one middle school serving the com...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Behavior Technician - Antioch

    Behavior Technician - Antioch

    GOALS for Autism, Inc. • Antioch, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    GOALS is founder-run, values-driven Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) company.If you are passionate about helping kids with autism special needs, a job and career in ABA could be a great fit for you!...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Instructional Aide - Special Education (pool)

    Instructional Aide - Special Education (pool)

    Brentwood Union School District • Brentwood, CA, United States
    [job_card.part_time]
    Classified Aides / Instructional Aide - Special Education.Please see attachment for job description.Under general direction of the Certificated Instructional Support Personnel, (Resource Specialist, ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Child IOP

    Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Child IOP

    Kaiser Permanente • Antioch, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and / or child members who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of ment...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]