Family Advocate - Head Start with Tuition Assistance

Community Development Institute Head Start; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Core plan health and vision insurance

Dental insurance for employee

Paid holidays

Spring break and winter break

Public Service Loan Forgiveness or Per

Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs

Tuition assistance

Paid trainings

Employee Assistance Program

AD&D life insurance

Travel assistance

Job summary

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking a Head Start Family Advocate who is passionate about achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality engagement in social services activities with families. You will coordinate with education, health, nutrition, and mental health teams to provide quality services and support the goals of the family and program.

Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; applicants able to obtain a credential in social work or related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; applicants able to obtain credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field within 18 months will be considered.
• Tuition assistance provided in most cases.
• CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Engage families to achieve positive child and family outcomes through high-quality social services engagement.
• Coordinate with education, health, nutrition, and mental health teams to provide services.
• Support family and program goals through partnerships and access to community resources.

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred

Job description

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking a Head Start Family Advocate who is passionate about achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality engagement in social services activities with families. You will coordinate with education, health, nutrition, and mental health teams to provide quality services and support the goals of the family and program.

Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; applicants able to obtain a credential in social work or related field