ABOUT US:
The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support.
The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage.
We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.
BENEFITS:
We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community.
Benefits for full time Special Education Teacher Assistants include:
Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement plan (403(b)/ROTH) with employer match
No cost Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Paid over school breaks (for school staff) enjoy several paid weeks off per year!
Advancement opportunities
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
Your benefits would include year-round salary, small class size (always under 10 students), mentoring program, direct supervisory support and training, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, 403B retirement matching plan, tuition reimbursement, school day hours and schedule, positive team environments, and meaningful work.
You can come to work in a highly-skilled, special education-focused school with a team environment.
The Family Advocate provides advocacy and support services to Hammitt School students and their families that promote and enhance the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement.
WORK HOURS: Full-time, generally 8:00 A.
M.
to 3:30 P.
M.
, Monday through Friday, following the school calendar
PAY: $35,000+, paid year round over school breaks, based on experience, education, and certifications.
LOCATION: Hammitt School on Oglesby: 612 Oglesby Ave, Normal, IL
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY ADVOCATE INCLUDE:
Assessment: Evaluates student behaviors in the home and parenting skills, determines strengths and needs, and develops data to share with the clinical team.
Service/Treatment Planning: As part of the interdisciplinary team provide data to assists in the development, monitoring, reviewing, and modifying of Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) for assigned students throughout period of service provision.
Advocacy, and Support: Through an interdisciplinary team process, provides advocacy, and support by:
Serving as the liaison between home and school to share information and assist in improving student attendance, behavior, and achievement in school; stabilizing the child’s emotional functioning in both the home and school settings; and engaging both the child and family in activities and support services that will enhance school success.
Meeting with families when and where it is most convenient for them
Providing referrals to and liaising with community resources, medical providers, and schools on behalf of students and families.
Providing parent education on topics such as child development, disabilities, parenting techniques and interventions, and behavior management.
Team Responsibilities: Maintains formal and informal communication with Hammitt School staff to ensure that information concerning the students’ adaptive behavior, social, cultural/ethnic and environmental factors, and family system are considered in the educational planning process, including transition from the Hammitt School program.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONISDERED FOR FAMILY ADVOCATE:
Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a related field required; Master’s degree in social work or related field is preferred.
Knowledge of child growth and development, behavior, and child management necessary to apply in the educational and home setting.
Willingness and ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed to fulfill job responsibilities and to meet the needs of the families we serve.
Must travel for job responsibilities, including the ability drive distances to enter the homes of families in the service area and throughout Central Illinois, a valid Illinois driver’s license that has not been revoked or suspended within the past three years, and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.
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