Family Advocate

Urban Strategies

. Implement ERSEA requirements covering enrollment, recruitment, selection, eligibility, and attendance .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBronx • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing ERSEA requirements, managing enrollment and attendance data, and conducting family assessments. Proficient in community engagement and collaboration with health services to support families and children.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ERSEA ImplementationData Analysis and ReportingFamily Engagement ServicesKnowledge of Community ResourcesBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementChild Plus SoftwareHealth AssessmentsNeeds AssessmentsEnrollment Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Family Development or Social Services Credential

Industry Keywords

Head Start ProgramEarly Head Start ProgramOffice of Head Start Performance StandardsChild Health Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement ERSEA requirements covering enrollment, recruitment, selection, eligibility, and attendance
Collect, input, analyze, track, and report child enrollment, health, and attendance data
Assist with ERSEA, family/community engagement, suspension, and expulsion policies and procedures
Support parents through referrals to community agencies in cooperation with program disciplines
Participate in integrated planning with management teams to create ERSEA and family/community engagement goals and service systems
Assist with community, program, child, and family needs assessments; compile and analyze data; and produce reports
Track attendance and follow up with individual interventions for chronic absenteeism
Assist with community assessments, annual program self-assessments, and federal onsite review processes
Implement systems for eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance compliance
Conduct family intake and registration, verify income and eligibility, complete applications, and accurately enter data into Child Plus
Maintain records and reports for waitlists, enrollment, attendance, timelines, schedules, and procedures
Monitor enrollment and attendance data and produce regular management reports
Maintain enrollment forms and conduct recruitment activities to support full enrollment and sufficient waitlists
Compile and submit Program Information Report (PIR) data
Implement Family and Community Engagement Services and maintain Family Partnership Agreement records
Provide information and referrals regarding community resources to staff and client families
Complete family service home visits and needs assessments
Help families obtain infant/toddler vaccines, health checkups, dental exams, and medical and dental homes
Follow up with parents and doctors regarding ongoing health care requirements
Track and document health events in the program’s data management system
Conduct health home visits, screenings, and assessments with families and pregnant women
Monitor children’s health reports and collaborate with the Health Services Team
Support referrals for children with possible special needs and collaborate with the Education/Disabilities Team, teachers, and parents
Attend required professional development training
Complete other related activities and assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a family development or social services credential within 18 months of hire
One to three years’ experience working with families and children prenatal to three years of age
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced MS Office Suite
Working knowledge of local community resources and health requirements for children, zero to three years of age
Valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle, and Liability Insurance required
Associate or bachelor's degree in social work, family services, human services, or a related field (preferred)
Experience working in a Head Start or Early Head Start program (preferred)
Knowledge of the Office of Head Start Performance Standards (preferred)
Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds, and use hands and fingers to fill out required forms
Ability to lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds, lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder; occasional lifting of 50 pounds
Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds horizontally
Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time
Satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family)
Vision is covered 100% (individual or family)
401K matched contributions up to 4%
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position
9 Sick Days
11 Holidays
Long and short-term disability free
Company-provided laptop for positions that require one
Company-issued cellphone for positions that require one
Meaningful employee engagement programs
Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners