Family Development Specialist

About the Role

ADVOCAP’s Head Start program is seeking a Family Development Specialist for the Fond du Lac Head Start Center in Fond du Lac, WI. The position begins immediately and supports low‑income families in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties by helping them achieve financial, career, and educational goals while fostering resilience and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Administer family assessments to identify barriers to self‑sufficiency.
• Establish family partnership agreements and set goals toward independence.
• Facilitate use of ADVOCAP and community resources as a support resource for assigned families.
• Recruit children and families for the Head Start program and ensure full enrollment of federally funded slots.
• Ensure enrolled children and families meet all enrollment, registration, and health documentation requirements.
• Plan and implement parent‑education workshops on parenting and self‑sufficiency topics.
• Recruit families to serve on the Head Start Policy Council and ensure their attendance and participation.
• Promote and ensure child attendance in the Head Start program.
• Maintain professional relationships with all program families.
• Support child safety and program operations as needed, including child supervision, bus monitoring, kitchen or meal service support, classroom assistance, and other duties to meet program needs and compliance standards.
• Remain flexible and responsive to operational needs to ensure child safety and effective service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4‑year college or university.
• 19–24 months of relevant work experience.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license; occasional travel up to 50% of the time using a personal vehicle.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Pass physical, TB, drug screen, and comprehensive background check.
• Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic.