Head Start Family Advocate

Capstone Community Action•Morrisville, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstone’s mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy, our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity. The family advocate supports parents to assess family needs, strengths, and interests and assists parents to set child and family goals and access community services. The family partner works in a peer relationship with home visitors and classroom teaching staff. The family partner is supervised by the team manager and is responsible to the team manager and content area managers.

Requirements

Minimum of a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field or enrolled in a credential or certification program to be completed within eighteen months of hire.
Willingness to enroll in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
Reliable, insured car.
Valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent record keeping and organizational skills.
Capability to work as a team member and independently.
Self-motivation.
Knowledge of community resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports parents to assess family needs, strengths, and interests.
Assists parents to set child and family goals.
Assists parents to access community services.
Works in a peer relationship with home visitors and classroom teaching staff.
Maintains a high level of professionalism.
Commits to working as part of a local team and accepts supervision.
Commits to a flexible work schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours.
Adapts quickly and responsively to changing client needs.