Family Advocate - Head Start Program

Family Advocate - Head Start Program (11-month position)

Location: Easter Seals, Selma-Dallas County
Organization: Black Belt Community Foundation Head Start

Are you passionate about supporting families and empowering communities? Join our Head Start team as a Family Advocate, where you'll play a key role in enrolling children, building strong family partnerships, and connecting families to vital resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and enroll eligible children and families into the Head Start program.
• Support families in setting and achieving personal goals through Family Partnership Agreements.
• Facilitate home visits, parent meetings, and community engagement activities.
• Assist families in accessing education, health, and social services.
• Maintain accurate family and child records in compliance with program standards.

Qualifications:

• FDC and/or Associates/Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and community outreach skills.
• Commitment to family-centered, culturally responsive practices.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.

 

Apply today and be part of a mission-driven team creating lasting impact!