Impactful Head Start Family Advocate

Kitsap Community Resources; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday

Medical premium contributions

401K employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Growth & Development Training

Job summary

Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is hiring a Family Advocate for our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will support outreach, enrollment, and case management, partnering with families to set goals and access community resources.

You will work in a classroom setting with children and families and may travel between Head Start sites. As part of a collaborative team, you will coordinate with the Enrollment Coordinator, support recruitment, manage family files, and provide crisis

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with credential or certification in social, human, or family services.
• Available to work during site operating hours Monday through Friday; schedules may change on short notice.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Experience with low-income families and crisis intervention.
• Experience with diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach, enrollment, and case management for Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Work with families to set goals and connect them to community resources.
• Support recruitment and community engagement efforts.
• Maintain accurate family records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed.
• Assist with in-classroom support and parent communications.
• Attend meetings and participate in program-wide trainings.

Skills

Compassion

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED with credential in social services

Job description

Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is hiring a Family Advocate for our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will support outreach, enrollment, and case management, partnering with families to set goals and access community resources.

You will work in a classroom setting with children and families and may travel between Head Start sites. As part of a collaborative team, you will coordinate with the Enrollment Coordinator, support recruitment, manage family files, and provide crisis