Head Start Family Advocate

Wright County Community Action (WCCA) is seeking a Family Advocate to support our Head Start locations. You would create coordination between Head Start services and community resources in order to foster strength and healthy living in our client’s lives. This role provides support in a case management style and acts as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related resources.

Family Advocate, Non-Exempt, Full-Time(Contract), Onsite

Assigned Work Centers /Locations: Annadale and Otsego

Wage: Starting $23.47 per hour

Job Summary:
The Family Advocate creates coordination between Head Start services and community resources in order to foster strength and healthy living in our client’s lives. This role provides support in a case management style and acts as a liaison between families, staff, the community and other family-related resources.
Education and Experience

• Must have either a Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or Associate (AA/AAS) degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other similar human services related fields.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid Training, CPR, physical examination, and Applicant Background Studies.
• Experience and ability to work with non-English speaking parents and children.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with inter-agency preschool education, human services, and related providers.
• Knowledge and experience in Head Start or Early Childhood programs.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to relate to and work cooperatively with staff and families.
• Ability to relate to and work comfortably with parents and children of low-income families.
• Must be able to work evenings, if necessary, to accommodate parents’ schedule.
• Must have valid MN Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to utilize and operate computers in daily operations.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must obtain Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Recruit children and families for Head Start, and provide recruitment activities in assigned communities.
• Assist with conducting eligibility interviews to determine program eligibility.
• Assist teachers in the Head Start classrooms as needed.
• Prepare and maintain necessary documentation of services, activities and communications with families.
• Build positive, goal-oriented relationships with families that honor and are responsive to the languages and cultures of the families served.
• Connect families with resources and assist families in accessing essential on-going social, financial, educational and emergency services for children and families.
• Assists managers, coordinators and specialists in providing parent training.
• Conduct a minimum of 2 home visits per family per program year.
• Work cooperatively with service area coordinators and specialists to ensure that individual services are integrated into a comprehensive program.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all Head Start families and staff.
• Attend and participate in assigned training and meetings.
• Coordinate family engagements activities and parent curriculum at assigned locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Statement of Understanding:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list or responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Wright County Community Action.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.47 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23