ECEAP Family Advocate -Temporary (East Wenatchee)

Position Title:                        Family Advocate (ECEAP)  - Temporary 

Pay Level:                              $ 19.46 to $22.96 Hourly

Reports To:                            Center Manager

Position Summary: 

To promote family engagement and provide family support, health and nutrition services through collaborative, strength-based partnerships with parents. Engage in regular communications with parents and children; provide education, information, and support using home visits, parent contacts, parent meetings and monthly newsletters.  Ensure that all work is done in accordance with the service delivery plan, ECEAP Performance Standards, USDA requirements, state licensing requirements and agency policies and procedures. 

Benefits:

• 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. HS/GED Required
3. Valid Washington State Driver’s License & Auto insurance

4. An associate degree or higher with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or another field directly related to their job responsibilities.  These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree or;

• An approved credential from a comprehensive and competency- based Family/Social Service training program that increases knowledge and skills in providing direct services to families.
• A Washington State ECE Home Visitor Certificate.
• A Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council of Professional Recognition. * Candidates who do not meet minimal education requirements must meet this requirement within five (5) years of hire date and will be place on a Professional Development Plan.

5. Two (2) years related work experience in a classroom or social service/health setting.
6. Bilingual/Bi-literate, English and Spanish required
7. Basic computer proficiency
8. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work very closely with other team members, ability to grasp a team-centered approach to delivery of services for children and families.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Team Leader in providing developmentally and linguistically appropriate instruction for children.

• Support individualized learning, recognizing children’s unique interests, backgrounds, and learning styles.

• Function as part of a collaborative teaching team in the classroom.

• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and ECEAP Performance Standards.

• Assist with lesson plan implementation and classroom activities.

• Support the completion of developmental assessments and health screenings.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, records, and reports.

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and sanitary environment; supervise children at all times.

• Promote and follow procedures for Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Guidance, and Active Supervision.

• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid, CPR, or access emergency services when needed.

• Promote a culture of safety and participate in EPIC’s “Speak Up, Speak Out” program.

• Participate in classroom staffing meetings and apply feedback from ECEAP coaching sessions.

• Assist in developing monthly newsletters and classroom communication.

• Conduct required home visits and maintain family contact within required timelines.

• Recruit and enroll families, ensuring eligibility and accurate documentation.

• Maintain and update Child and Family Files and ELMS database entries.

• Support families in obtaining current well-child and dental exams.

• Coordinate health activities, referrals, and follow-up as needed.

• Connect families to community resources such as health care, food, clothing, and transportation.

• Assist families in identifying and reaching goals through the Mobility Mentoring process.

• Attend family nights, parent meetings, and center events.

• Provide translation support for staff and families, as needed.

• Participate in professional growth, training, and development opportunities.

• Assume classroom leadership and management responsibilities in the absence of the Team Leader.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Prior to employment, complete a pre-employment drug screen, Tb skin test by an EPIC approved healthcare provider at no cost to the employee.
2. Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider (obtain within (30) days of employment and no cost to the employee).
3. Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
4. Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
5. Current Food Handlers card (obtain the training within 30 days of employment).
6. Current First Aid/CPR card (obtain within thirty 30 days of employment).
7. Complete Childcare Basics 30 hours STARS training within 3 months of hire
8. Meet the minimum education requirements within the timeframe as stated in the performance standards.
9. Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.
10. CEO Approval.

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Posted on October 29, 2025

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required for this position at the time the job is posted. This is not intended to serve as an all-inclusive list. EPIC retains the right to add or change the duties on this position at any time.

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