What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at DARROUGH CHAPEL/HEAD START?
Job Site: Head Start (Darrough Chapel ELC)
Hours/Days: 35 hours per week, 186 days (9.5 months)
Hourly Rate: $23.75 per hour
Benefits: Group insurance programs, PERF, paid leave days
Responsibilities:
Maintain assigned caseload. Complete social service home visits as needed. Review Head Start Family Needs Assessment with assigned families and initiate developing a Family Partnership Agreement. Identify and follow-up any social service needs of assigned Head Start families. Participate in enrollment process and attend trainings as needed. Must be willing to learn and abide by the mandatory Performance Standards and Head Start Act 2007. Each Family Advocate helps support a part of our overall program structure related to Governance, Community Partners, Family Committees, Family Engagement activities, and/or Family of Distinction Recognition. Some nighttime programming required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field required.
- Social service expereince with family and children preferred.
- Computer and technology background preferred.
- Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Deadline to receive applications is Friday, July 31, 2026, or until filled. Posting may extend until position is filled.