Jordan Simms

Head Start Family Advocate

Western Eqyptian Head Start

Sparta, IL

12.2022 - Current

Assisted families in completing applications for Head Start enrollment and provided information about program eligibility criteria.
Provided support to families to ensure their children receive quality health services, including immunizations, physicals, and dental exams.
Conducted home visits with families to assess needs and develop action plans based on identified strengths and weaknesses.
Organized weekly parent meetings to discuss parenting skills, child development, nutrition education, health care, family financial management, job readiness training, and other topics related to self-sufficiency.
Maintained accurate records of all contacts with clients using a computer database system.
Coordinated transportation services for low-income families so they could attend Head Start classes or medical appointments.
Provided crisis intervention services as needed to resolve conflicts between parents and guardians and children.
Developed individualized service plans for each family served that outlined goals and objectives for the family's progress toward self-sufficiency.
Collaborated with community organizations such as schools, daycare centers, public assistance agencies, mental health providers., to ensure comprehensive wrap around services were available to meet the needs of the family unit.
Facilitated workshops on child development issues such as discipline techniques, safety awareness, positive reinforcement methods.
Conducted follow-up calls with families after home visits in order to monitor progress towards established goals.
Provided referrals for additional social services as needed such as substance abuse treatment or domestic violence counseling.
Served as an advocate for participating families by attending court hearings or school meetings when necessary in order to ensure their rights are respected throughout the process.
Attended monthly team meetings with other Family Advocates at the agency in order share successes and discuss challenges encountered while working with clients.
Assisted new Family Advocates with onboarding processes such as orientations or trainings related policy updates.
Followed data security regulations to keep client information confidential.
Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
Determined availability of services and programs within community for parents with disabled youngsters.
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.

Overview

Work History

Head Start Family Advocate

Education

Associate in Applied Science

Skills

Certification

Refreences

Accomplishments

Timeline

Head Start Family Advocate

Associate in Applied Science

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