Family Advocate
Family Advocate – Full Time, 40 Hours per week
Responsible for the following job duties:
- Provides ongoing support to families who have children enrolled in Head Start or public preschool classrooms.
- Will assist, encourage and support caregivers as they foster the growth and development of their children.
- Provides caregivers with any information they may need in the areas of health, parent-child relations, community resources, adult educational, and vocational services, etc.
- Utilizes home visits, groups, workshops and/or other forms of communication in order to support the families they work with and connect them to resources
Successful candidates will have:
- Bachelor's degree in human services field preferred or AA degree or equivalent required, preferably in social work, psychology or related field or Family Development Credential.
- Two years’ experience providing social or educational services to low-income and culturally diverse populations.
- Experience and working with or providing services to children and families.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary: starting at $43,826
- For employee-only coverage, ReadyKids pays 90–100% of health insurance premiums and 100% of dental and life insurance premiums
- Voluntary vision and supplemental insurance
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave; paid holidays
- Employer-matched retirement plan
Deadline to apply: June 2, 2026
ReadyKids is seeking a diverse pool of applicants; all are encouraged to apply. Go to www.readykidscville.org for full position description and application procedures. ReadyKids is a drug-free workplace. EOE/ADA
ReadyKids is committed to a diverse and equitable workplace. We believe diversity of identity, thought, approach, and experience provide the optimal environment for our growth, learning, and success. We aim to create a safe space where everyone belongs and can contribute to the organization in a way that is authentic and genuine to them.