Head Start Family Advocate Highlands

Allegheny 2

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Base: $19.93phly/annual $38,863.50 (non-negotiable...
Family partnership agreements
Community resources and support
Parent involvement and advocacy
The Family Advocate plays a vital role in fostering positive partnerships with Head Start families by supporting their engagement, well-being, and self-sufficiency

Job Summary

  • The Family Advocate plays a vital role in fostering positive partnerships with Head Start families by supporting their engagement, well-being, and self-sufficiency.
  • This position provides direct support and case management to families, coordinates social services, and ensures compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
  • The Family Advocate promotes parent involvement, facilitates family goal setting, and connects families with community resources to support their children's success in school and in life.

Matching Summary

The Family Advocate plays a vital role in fostering positive partnerships with Head Start families by supporting their engagement, well-being, and self-sufficiency.

Salary

Base: $19.93/hourly/Annual $38,863.50 (Non-Negotiable); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: HSEA Contract

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Family Partnership Agreements
  • community resources and support
  • parent involvement and advocacy
  • child attendance and enrollment
  • collaboration with teaching staff

Nice-to-have

  • cultural competency
  • flexible work hours
  • home visits

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High School diploma
  • Strength-based Family Worker Credential program
  • 2 years’ experience in family services
  • Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances
  • School Personnel Health Record

Work Rights

Not specified

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