Family Advocate (Bilingual Spanish)

Acelero Learning; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (5 weeks)

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Acelero Learning is seeking a Family Advocate in New Jersey to engage and support families and children in our Head Start programs. You will empower parents to partner in their child's path to kindergarten readiness and help ensure healthy development.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-informed practices, and strong communication across program sites, with travel as needed and a commitment to diversity and inclusive communities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable families.
• Commitment to achieving positive child and family outcomes through family engagement.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage families to support children's healthy development and school readiness.
• Collaborate with families of children in Head Start services.
• Foster a sense of community and belonging among families to strengthen social capital.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance communication.
• Manage workload and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure enrollment processes adhere to HSPS and Shine Early Learning ISP/PP.

Skills

Family engagement

Community collaboration

Documentation

Travel readiness

Open communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Working as a Family Advocate at Acelero Learning Learning gives you the opportunity to give back to your local community by engaging and supporting the families and children in our program. You will empower parents to have an active partnership in their child's path to kindergarten readiness.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage families as partners in their children's healthy development and school readiness
• Engage in a process of collaborative partnership building with families of children receiving (Early) Head Start services
• Foster a sense of community and sense of belonging among families in order to strengthen social capital
• Build relationships that will enhance communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively manage workload and ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Ensure the eligibility, selection, and enrollment processes adhere to HSPS and Shine Early Learning ISP/PP

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working with vulnerable families
• The commitment and passion for achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality family engagement
• Associate's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Reliable personal transportation as travel from site to site is required, locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions
• An eagerness to adopt our values: Embracing Diversity, Teamwork & Community, Data-Informed Learning, Open Communication, and Follow-Through

This position earns up to 18.69 Hourly

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?

• Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.