Head Start Family Advocate

Position Type:Student Support Services/Early ChildhoodDate Posted:3/13/2026Location:Early Childhood CenterPOSITION TITLE: Head Start Family AdvocateF.L.S.A. ExemptQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field.REPORTS TO: Building PrincipalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 174 days, with a stipend for 10 additional days.JOB GOAL: A Head Start Family Advocate acts as a crucial liaison between families, the Head Start program, and community resources to support child development and family well-being. They help parents set goals, access services, and build on family strengths to foster long-term self-sufficiency and children's school readiness.KEY FUNCTIONS:1. Family Partnership: Collaborating with families to develop individualized family support plans, set goals, and track progress.2. Resource Connection: Linking families to community resources for health, dental, and mental health services, as well as job training and social services.3.Communication Bridge: Facilitating communication between parents and teachers to support children's learning and development.4. Advocacy & Support: Empowering parents to become advocates for their children and participate in program-level decision-making, such as Policy Councils.5.Recruitment & Enrollment: Identifying eligible families and assisting with the application process.6. Family engagement programming, collaborating with staff, volunteers, to coordinate meaningful engagement opportunities for families that meet our philosophy.