Family Advocate Assistant

Community Action of Central Texas•Hays, KS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. of CENTRAL TEXAS Job Vacancy #26-42 Program: Early Childhood Education Position : Family Advocate Assistant Location: Hays & Caldwell Counties Status: Regular Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30AM - 3:30PM Salary : $16.27 - $18.50/hr. (commensurate w/experience & education) Reports to: Family Services Director Date Posted: September 22, 2026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled MISSION Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships. STRATEGIC FUNCTION Participate in the realization of the Community Action Mission: Community Action mobilizes its resources and engages the community to families out of poverty and to ensure their children's success in school. OPERATING PRINCIPLES Lifelong Learning : Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences. Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information. Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort. High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance. Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities. Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies. Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive. Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Be able to lift 25-30 pounds.
Daily access to transportation.
Valid Texas Driver’s License-Class C.
Vehicle insurance (personal injury and liability).
Must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

1-year experience working in a social service environment that required communicating with clients
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in both Spanish and English
Must be flexible with hours.
Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the agency’s expense.
Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.

Responsibilities

Assists the Family Advocate to support their delivery of comprehensive case management.
Approaches communication with children, parents, staff, and community with the intent to preserve relationships.
Assists in Center operations with the guidance of the Family Advocate and Site Supervisor.
In coordination with the Family Advocate, assist with transporting following agency procedures.
Assists in maintaining child's files.
Reports all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252- 5400 and following agency policy and procedures.
Assures confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
Manages time effectively.
Be a positive role model.
Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
Adheres to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
Dress is appropriate to work environment.
Maintains professionalism.
Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
Willing to work at alternative locations.
All other duties as assigned.