EARLY HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE

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**EARLY HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE**

We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:

• AA/BA in Human Services, Social Services, or related field;
• Bi-lingual: English/Spanish;
• Experience in Case Management;
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Sensitivity to the needs of families with low-income and knowledge of community resources;
• Excellent communication, verbal and writing skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Driver’s License/access to a vehicle for transportation between sites and to home/agency visits.
• Must be able to pass CORI & DCF background checks and meet state/federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.

The Family Advocate is responsible for recruiting and enrolling eligible children for Early Head Start services. S/he provides supportive family services to an assigned caseload of infant and toddler children and families in accordance with Early Head Start performance standards. The EHS Family Advocate works in partnership with parents/family members to improve and support the quality of family life and plans and implements a variety of activities to facilitate parent communication and involvement in their children’s education and care. The Advocate facilitates relationships between the Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, children and families and professionals from community agencies and organizations.

Head Start provides family-centered pre-school programming for over 200 income-eligible families with children from age 3 to age 5, and high-quality early childhood education for 30 children from age 6 weeks-3 living in the Greater New Bedford area.

To learn more about the program visit us at: and click on the “Programs” tab.

SALARY:$22.57- $25.07/hour, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year depending on funding and caseload assignments.

Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans and no-cost life insurance.

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E-mail a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to: [email protected] no later than: Monday, April 20, 2026.

Pay: $22.57 - $25.07 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person