Head Start Family Services Advocate

The YMCA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a Family Services Advocate for our Head Start program to support children's success by partnering closely with families. The Advocate conducts intake and family needs assessments, develops family partnership goals, and connects parents to resources in housing, employment, health, and education.

Ideal candidates bring nonprofit or social services experience, strong communication skills, cultural humility, and a passion for empowering families in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Nonprofit or social services experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Cultural humility and passion for empowering families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and family needs assessments.
• Develop family partnership goals.
• Connect parents to community resources in housing, employment, health, and education.
• Promote consistent attendance.
• Lead family engagement activities and collaborate with teachers and community partners.

Skills

Nonprofit/social services experience

Strong communication skills

Cultural humility

Job description

The YMCA seeks a Family Services Advocate for our Head Start program to support children's success by partnering closely with families. This role conducts intake and family needs assessments, develops family partnership goals, and connects parents to community resources in housing, employment, health, and education. The Advocate promotes consistent attendance, leads family engagement activities, and collaborates with teachers and community partners. Ideal candidates bring nonprofit or social services experience, strong communication skills, cultural humility, and a passion for empowering families in a mission-driven environment.