Family Advocate (Carroll Cnty) Head Start/Early Head Start

Essential Functions

• Engages in mutually respectful goal-oriented relationships with families and community resource providers
• Respects and responds appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served
• Safeguards and supports families’ safety, health, financial stability, life goals, and aspirations
• Makes regular home visits and other placements to support families
• Enhances parent-child relationships and supports parents’ role as educators
• Participates in parent-child interactions through at-home activities

Work Environment

• MVCAA Licensed Head Start Centers - Marshall, MO
• Families’ homes
• Contacting resources
• Meeting with other community service providers
• Head Start Center staff
• Requires the use of standard office equipment including computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and laminating machines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with low premiums
• 403b retirement plan with a 50% match
• Annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Additional benefits and community support

Physical Demands

• Ability to access families’ homes that may have steps, stairs, or require walking long distances
• Ability to operate a computer and keyboard, printer/copier, and other office equipment
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel by car to meetings at a distance from work site
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.