Family Advocate

Pay based on qualifications:

$18.11 hourly, credential in progress

$19.26 hourly CDA or FDC

$20.41 hourly with AA

$22.71 hourly with BA

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• Pay Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness program
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid Trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost employee (for full time employee)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, M - F, 42 weeks per year
Location: Lexington Park, MD

We are 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. Family Advocates build partnerships and facilitate access to community services for children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. This position coordinates with other specialists in the content areas of education, health (medical, dental, nutrition, mental health), etc. to provide quality services to children and families and to support the goals of the family and the program. The minimum requirements are ability to obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field within eighteen months of hire. A Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred. Tuition assistance provided in most cases.

Please apply at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCOHS

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.