Head Start Family Advocate (Agawam) Bonus $5000

Do you have a passion for helping families? Well, Head Start & Early Learning Programs has a unique opportunity for a social service professional to make a meaningful difference supporting Families in their parenting role as they work to achieve their hopes and dreams!? We are looking for highly motivated, results driven and detail-oriented individuals, with excellent communication, data entry, and time management skills.

Minimum qualifications already have or working on Certificate in Human Services or working on Human Services degree or related field (either must be completed within 18 months of hire), 2 years’ experience in Human Services or related field, and 2 years case management experience. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Human Services or related field, 3 years of experience in Human Services, and 2 years case management experience and familiarity with Head Start. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. 20 hours per week/school year. Pay range: $25.79 to $27.35/hr.

Outstanding benefits, training, and professional development in a collaborative work environment. We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Sick, Vacation, Float time and 12.5 paid Holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint-based national CORI, NCOR, and out of state checks if applicable, and driving record check if applicable.

Please go to https://www.communityaction.us/employment for full job description, information regarding benefits and to apply with cover letter and resume.

Community Action is committed to a diverse workforce. AA/EOE/ADA