Description: 

La Plata Family Centers Coalition is hiring a Full-time Family Advocate/Parent Educator, preferably Bilingual Spanish/English speaking. Duties include providing family support services, early childhood education, parent education, and other community activities as driven by the mission of LPFCC. 

• Provide emergency assistance referrals (housing, utilities, medical, food bank, etc.), refer families to all applicable programs within LPFCC and the community
• Complete the CFSA 2.0 and assist with goal setting for families enrolled in the program
• Provide life skills training such as money management/budgeting 
• Complete data entry of services provided
• Work closely with the Data Manager to ensure that programs goals are being measured and addressed
• Assist with other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Director

Qualifications Family Advocate:

• De-escalation and crisis intervention skills
• Supportive and positive attitude
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Publisher, Windows, Internet/Email, etc.)
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license, minimum auto liability insurance and personal transportation
• Must be willing to travel locally, throughout the state and nationally if needed
•  Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Qualifications Parent Educator: 

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred
• Familiar with the community and early childhood programs
• Excellent organizational skills and data keeping. 
• BA in Education or related field is preferred and/or 5 years experience in Early Childhood Development, and/or must be a parent.
• The Family Center will provide corresponding training with the Parents as Teachers National Office.
• Must share in the Family Center philosophy.