Head Start Family Advocate

Job Title:  Head Start Family Advocate

Job Brief:

• Engage in family partnership agreements with Head Start families that promote family well-being, including safety, health, and economic stability while fostering parental confidence and skills that promote the early learning and development of their child.

Location: College Hill and Eugene Field Early Learning Centers

Qualifications:   

• BA in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
• Must pass a background check that includes fingerprinting.
• Experience working in Head Start programs (preferred)
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Certification as a Parents as Teachers home visitor (training provided upon hire).

Terms of Employment/Salary:   

• Full-time (40 hr. week)
• 12 months
• $13.00 - $20.50

• Placement within this range is based on relevant qualifications, including prior experience, education, and applicable certifications (e.g., bachelor's degree, advanced certification, bilingual proficiency, etc.). 

• New employees go through a 45-day introductory period as part of onboarding after which benefits will begin, and leave can be used. 

Reports To: Early Learning Coordinator of Family Education

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with families.
• Engage in goal-oriented family partnerships that demonstrates on-going respect for their individual culture, language, values, and family structure.
• Conduct personalized, regularly scheduled home visits with families based on established goals (four hours evening visits required weekly).
• Utilize the Parents as Teachers curriculum to support the family’s engagement in activities that support their child’s growth and development.
• Monitor and support families in achieving outcomes as outlined by grant requirements and program priorities utilizing a strength-based approach.
• Support families in accessing community resources that enhance family well-being.
• Empower families to be an advocate for their child at school or with caregivers.
• Engage in collaborative relationships with preschool teachers/principals and attend family meetings as requested (conferences, student intervention team, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records using both paper files and electronic data systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of family information/records.
• Participate in weekly teaming, ongoing reflective supervision, and other professional development opportunities as outlined.
• Assist in the development and implementation of parent trainings and preschool family events.
• Assist with early learning recruitment and preschool enrollment events as requested.
• Engage in collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits Available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year__$7,788
• For the 2025-2026 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D) and short-term disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits Available—Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Days (accrue based on hours worked).

Retirement:

• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years. 

Technology:

• District provided devices—iPad, laptop and/or desktop.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

About Us:

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.    
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees. 
• The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries, and more than 30 languages are represented.  
• As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.    
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.   
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Salary : $13 - $21