Family Advocate

East Missouri Action Agency, Inc.; Potosi (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

403(b) Employee Contribution

403(b) Employer Contribution

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Insurance - Globe Life

Summer and Christmas Break

Job summary

East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. seeks a Family Advocate for Head Start to support parents, enhance parenting skills, and coordinate health and mental health services for enrolled children.

The role requires 18+, HS diploma or GED (or 2-year related degree) and driving with a valid license. Expect 40 hours/week with competitive benefits and requirements such as background checks and transportation reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Three years experience working with adults and young children OR two-year degree in a related field.
• Must have an annual physical exam, TB test and valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds, work in moderate noise levels and drive in poor weather conditions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; professional appearance and demeanor; good attendance and training participation.

Responsibilities

• Help parents provide their children with benefits of Head Start participation and improve parenting skills.
• Identify family resources and needs and assist families in obtaining services to meet those needs.
• Coordinate and implement health services and mental health services, including follow-ups for all enrolled children.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Driver's License

Health knowledge

People skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year degree in related field

Job description

East Missouri Action Agency has an opening for a Family Advocatein Head Start.

This position is responsible for helping parents provide their children with benefits of participation in Head Start and working with parents to improve their parenting skills; assisting parents in identifying family resources and needs and then helping families obtain services to meet the identified needs; and coordination and implementation of health services and mental health services, as well as follow-ups to these services as needed for all enrolled children in the assigned area.

Applicant must be 18 or older and possess a high school diploma or GED. Must have three (3) years experience in working with adults and young children or two (2) year degree in a related field. An annual physical exam, TB test and valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation are required. Candidate must be able to lift up to 10 pounds easily, work in moderate noise levels and drive in poor weather conditions. Good written and oral communication skills are also required. Knowledge of health related issues that pertain to children and families, professional appearance and demeanor, good attendance and participation in all appropriate training are a must.

This position works 40 hours/week on Monday - Friday. Starting pay is $16.00-$16.40/hour with an excellent benefit package that includes the following:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Options (after 60 days)
• $25,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (after 60 days)
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• 403(b) Retirement Employee Contribution Option
• 403(b) Retirement Employer Contribution (after 1 year)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance Options through Globe Life
• Summer and Christmas Break

EMAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 Target Start Date: August 31, 2026