Work Site Location: Head Start - Lakeland
Work Schedule: 69% Full-Time (August - June)

Excellent benefits, including retirement   
Tuition Assistance

Starting pay range: $20.50 - $21.50

Job Summary:
In conjunction with the North Idaho College Head Start mission, Five-Year Goals and in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations, the Family Advocate implements all aspects of family services.

Job Description linked below; (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details); 

 Family Advocate.docx

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Level I: Associates degree in Social Services
• Level II: Bachelors degree in Social Services

Experience:

Experience as a staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom, with preference given to Head Start experience.

Required License and/or Certifications:
• Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system.
• Meet all training and certification requirements for childcare licensing and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Maintain current Infant/child & Adult CPR and First Aid.
• Meet terms of Statement of Agreement/ Employment Declaration.
• Pass an enhanced criminal background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of computers and commonly used software for Internet and e-mail access, word processing and data collection and management.
• Positive approach to Early Childhood Development programs, health and social services.
• Demonstrated written, oral, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of theories of social work ethics, early childhood education and child and family development including family systems.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Represent the Head Start program in the community and with other professionals, positively and with professionalism.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position. 

Application materials include;  resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts 

Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!