Head Start Family Advocate

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Head Start Family Advocate

SALARY:    $34,918 annually, with progressive increases to $45,696 annually

LOCATION:  Snohomish County, Washington

DESCRIPTION:   

Behind every thriving child is a supported, empowered family. As a Family Advocate, you will partner with families of children from birth to five years old, delivering crucial services that boost family well-being, encourage child development, and foster parental confidence.

By building individualized family partnerships that honor unique strengths, backgrounds, and goals, you will help parents become the ultimate champions for their children¿s early learning journey. Whether you are working directly with a dedicated caseload or teaming up with classroom teachers, your impact will resonate throughout the entire community.

This is a classified position reporting to the Education Site Manager.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.  Position is open until filled. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Social Work & Case Management (80%): Manage a dedicated caseload of up to 40 families. You will complete Family Needs Assessments and establish family goals within 90 days of enrollment, provide vital community resources, and conduct supportive one-on-one home visits. Youll also track ongoing child health requirements, help plan exciting parent events, and step in to support classroom staffing when needed to keep children safe.
• Monitoring & Data Management (10%): Keep your records sharp and compliant by performing daily data entry into our child file databases. You will track program standards and closely partner with families to encourage consistent child attendance.
• Community & Program Collaboration (10%): Team up with Lead Teachers, Mental Health Specialists, and Education Site Managers to deliver high-quality services. You will also assist the ERSEA Supervisor with recruitment and enrollment, build strong ties with local community partners, and represent Head Start at local community events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field, OR commitment to have such credential or certification within eighteen months of hire
• One year minimum work experience working with a caseload of families, OR working in an early childhood program.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver¿s License and personal automobile insurance and the ability to transport yourself to home visits, off-site trainings, and meetings.

 (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in office, client home, and classroom settings and requires using a computer and standard office equipment. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not a native language.

People in this position must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately forty (40) pounds (only on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a childs size chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00

COMPENSATION:  

Salary range 45.  Beginning salary is $2,054 semi-monthly (17 semi-monthly pay periods per year), with progressive increases to $2,688 semi-monthly.  Work is performed from September through May each year.  This position carries a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 9 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 12.75 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 18.75 vacation days per year).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check.  Prior to a new hire, you will be required to complete a Portable Background Check through DCYF.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All applicants must apply online.  No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.  Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:

• Current resume. 
• Names and contact information for three references.
• For veterans¿ preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities  please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community.  It serves about 18,000 students annually, including more than 800 international students from more than 55 countries. The college offers nearly 66 associate degrees and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; kathy.smith@edmonds.edu, 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.