Head Start Family Service Advocate - Mahnomen

White Earth Nation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

White Earth Reservation Business Committee is hiring a HS Family Service Advocate for the Head Start program in Mahnomen, MN. The role includes driving a Head Start bus, assisting the lead teacher in the classroom, and supporting families to create partnership agreements and goals.

The candidate will complete required paperwork in line with department guidelines, ensuring safety and quality learning environments for children and families served by Head Start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Valid MN CDL with school bus and passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within 45 days; CDL physical exam within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Drive Head Start bus in accordance with laws to transport Head Start children and families safely.
• Assist lead teacher in classroom to maintain a quality learning environment.
• Work with families to develop family partnership agreements and goals.
• Complete paperwork and prepare information per department guidelines.

Skills

Curriculum design knowledge

Teaching methods

Training evaluation

Policies & procedures

Critical thinking

Information analysis

Administrative procedures

Creative problem solving

Transportation laws

Education

High school diploma or GED

Credential in social work or related field

Tools

Word processing

File management

Job description

White Earth Reservation Business Committee
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: HS Family Service Advocate Open: 08-24-26
Location: Mahnomen Close: 09-04-26
Pay: $21.62/hr. Benefits: Full Status: Full Time

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a qualified candidate to perform a variety of tasks in the Head Start classroom, with families, and bus driving, to help fulfill the goals of the Head Start programs.

• Drive Head Start bus in accordance with all applicable laws to transport Head Start children and families safely.
• Help the lead teacher in the classroom setting to maintain a quality learning environment.
• Work with families to develop family partnership agreements and goals.
• Complete paperwork and prepare information in accordance with department guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principals and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of and the ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council and the Education Department.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to combine and analyze pieces of information to assist parents and children in learning and problem solving.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulation regarding transportation of students.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field; or the ability to obtain the credential or certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Valid MN commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a school bus and passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within 45 days of hire and ability to obtain a CDL physical exam within 45 days of hire.
• Reliable vehicle and insurance for travel between sites and other business-related destinations.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

P.O. Box 418 | White Earth, Minnesota 56591 | Tel. [phone] | Fax [phone]