Family Advocate - Head Start Program

Noble Hearts HR Consulting • Selma, AL

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About The Position

The Family Advocate supports families and empowers communities as part of the Black Belt Community Foundation Head Start program. This 11-month position is located at Easter Seals in Selma-Dallas County. The role focuses on enrolling children, building strong family partnerships, and connecting families to resources. The Family Advocate recruits and enrolls eligible children and families, helps families establish and achieve personal goals, facilitates home visits and parent meetings, supports community engagement, assists families in accessing education, health, and social services, and maintains accurate family and child records in accordance with program standards.

Requirements

• FDC and/or an associate's or 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, including email, word processing, and internet navigation.
• Ability to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree