Bilingual Family Advocate – Head Start (Evenings/Weekends)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Children’s Home Society in Trenton, NJ seeks a Family Advocate to build strong partnerships with Head Start families and advocate for their needs. The role requires frequent community engagement, home visits, and collaboration with Head Start staff across health, education and social services.

The position emphasizes bilingual communication (English/Spanish), flexible scheduling, and travel to multiple centers with a valid driver’s license. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Formación

• Minimum credential or certification within 18 months of hire in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.
• Associate’s Degree or minimum 60 college credits in related field; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Meet all program objectives as a Family Advocate.
• Process Head Start applicants and screen for qualification.
• Organize orientation for parents and center committee meetings.
• Assist staff to involve parents in education, health, and social service standards.
• Assist staff and parents in evaluating parent involvement in the program.
• Coordinate family activities with classroom activities.
• Organize monthly Center Parent Meetings with Head Teacher.
• Conduct three home visits per family (one Orientation + two with classroom teacher).
• Review parents’ goals for their children with teaching staff.
• Help families identify and access health, mental health, social services, education and training resources.

Conocimientos

Multicultural populations

Report writing

Communication

MS Office

ChildPlus

Time management

Community engagement

Educación

Associate's Degree

60 College Credits

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

ChildPlus

Descripción del empleo

The Children’s Home Society in Trenton, NJ seeks a Family Advocate to build strong partnerships with Head Start families and advocate for their needs. The role requires frequent community engagement, home visits, and collaboration with Head Start staff across health, education and social services.

The position emphasizes bilingual communication (English/Spanish), flexible scheduling, and travel to multiple centers with a valid driver’s license. Evening/weekend availability may be required.