Bilingual Family Advocate

Children's Friend • Pawtucket, RI

1d • $46,668 - $52,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Children’s Friend is looking for a Bilingual Family Advocate to join our Early Head Start/Head Start team. This role involves empowering families, building strong community connections, and helping children thrive. The Family Advocate will serve as a trusted partner for families, assisting them in accessing resources, building on their strengths, and creating nurturing environments for children's growth and success.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field (Associate’s degree + relevant experience considered)
• Strong relationship-building skills and a deep sense of empathy
• The ability to view families through a lens of empowerment
• Bilingual fluency strongly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at-risk families

Responsibilities

• Supporting families with parenting education, health and nutrition guidance, and home management skills
• Leading home-based parent-child activities that encourage positive bonding
• Connecting families to community resources and services
• Promoting parent engagement through volunteering and program activities
• Partnering with parents to create Family Partnership Agreements that focus on their strengths and goals
• Helping ensure our services meet Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards
• Serving as a champion for families, advocating for their needs across home, school, and community

Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation Benefits
• Training and Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level