Head Start Family Support Advocate

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching after 1 year

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks a Family Services Advocate in Waverly, TN to support families in Head Start/Early Head Start toward self-sufficiency. The role involves assisting enrolled families, coordinating resources, and guiding parents in leadership activities within the program.

You will collaborate with the Head Start team to provide workshops, perform data collection, schedule activities, and maintain ongoing communication with families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field; SSCBT or equivalent certification considered.
• Experience: Prior work with families in social services.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, referrals, resources, workshops, trainings, and follow-up for enrolled families.
• Facilitate guidance to the Parent Committee.
• Create leadership and volunteer opportunities for parents/community.
• Complete and monitor Family Partnership Agreements and identify family needs.
• Maintain a directory of community resources and know local services.
• Advocate for Head Start families as needed.
• Support families toward self-sufficiency.
• Communicate with center and community agencies.

Skills

Family support

Community outreach

Workshop facilitation

Public speaking

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

SSCBT certification or equivalent

Job description

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks a Family Services Advocate in Waverly, TN to support families in Head Start/Early Head Start toward self-sufficiency. The role involves assisting enrolled families, coordinating resources, and guiding parents in leadership activities within the program.

You will collaborate with the Head Start team to provide workshops, perform data collection, schedule activities, and maintain ongoing communication with families and community partners.