Family Advocate Assistant

Job Vacancy #26-42

Program:   Early Childhood Education
Position:    Family Advocate Assistant
Location:    Hays & Caldwell Counties
Status:       Regular Full Time
Schedule:   Monday-Friday; 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Salary:        $16.27 - $18.50/hr. (commensurate w/experience & education)
Reports to:  Family Services Director
Date Posted:    September 22, 2026

 

           
MISSION
Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

STRATEGIC FUNCTION
Participate in the realization of the Community Action Mission: Community Action mobilizes its resources and engages the community to families out of poverty and to ensure their children's success in school.  

OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
May include the following:

1. Assists the Family Advocate to support their delivery of comprehensive case management.
2. Approaches communication with children, parents, staff, and community with the intent to preserve relationships.
3. Assists in Center operations with the guidance of the Family Advocate and Site Supervisor.
4. In coordination with the Family Advocate, assist with transporting following agency procedures.
5. Assists in maintaining child's files.
6. Reports all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252- 5400 and following agency policy and procedures.
7. Assures confidentiality is maintained at all times.