Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

The Family Advocate is responsible for engaging all Head Start families to partner with us to promote children’s healthy development and school readiness. They will use knowledge of the principles of family engagement to support families in their roles and their child’s primary educator, encourage parent/child interactions that promote children’s school readiness and healthy development, and enhance family wellbeing. The Family Advocate will provide more intensive and targeted support to vulnerable families and families of children with chronic health conditions and special needs in order to assure that our engagement strategies meet their specialized needs. The Family Advocate will expand family engagement strategies that will create a sense of belonging and shared community among families, with the goal of enhancing the relationships and support that families provide to one another in their shared aspirations for their children and themselves.

Job Responsibilities:
• Engage families as partners in their children’s healthy development and school readiness
• Engage in a process of collaborative partnership building with families of children receiving (Early) Head Start services
• Foster a sense of community and sense of belonging among families in order to strengthen social capital
• Build relationships that will enhance communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively manage workload and ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Ensure the eligibility, selection, and enrollment processes adhere to HSPS and Shine Early Learning ISP/PP

Job Requirements:

1. AA/BA in Social Work, Human Services, or related field or AA/BA in another field with a commitment to complete a Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire.
2. Experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children to advocate for their families required; experience working in low-income diverse communities preferred.
3. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
4. Travel is required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions; must have reliable personal transportation as travel from site to site is required.

This is a full-time position and the pay rate is $19.13 hourly.

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
- Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
- Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.