Family Advocate

Acelero

Philadelphia, PA, United States
Base: $19.49 - $23.33 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Engage head start families
Promote child development
Support parent-child interactions
The Family Advocate is responsible for engaging all Head Start families to partner with us to promote children’s healthy development and school readiness

Job Summary

  • The Family Advocate is responsible for engaging all Head Start families to partner with us to promote children’s healthy development and school readiness.
  • Manages responsibilities that fall within the following core functions: ERSEA, record keeping and reporting, on-going monitoring, planning, and implementing, establishing, and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment, supporting the well-being of children, and encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in our Head Start program.
  • Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children's inherent potential and their achievement in school and life.

Matching Summary

The Family Advocate is responsible for engaging all Head Start families to partner with us to promote children’s healthy development and school readiness.

Salary

Base: $19.49 - $23.33 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, 401(k) match, Disability, Life Insurance, Professional Development Reimbursement, EAP, Wellness Programs, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, Employee Discount Perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Engage Head Start families
  • Promote child development
  • Support parent-child interactions
  • Enhance family well-being
  • Data entry and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Socially conscious individual
  • Commitment to community building
  • Growth mindset
  • Championing equality

Key Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Commitment to complete Family Services Certificate/Credential
  • Experience assisting parents of young children
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Local or long-distance travel up to 10%

Work Rights

Not specified

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