Head Start Family Advocate (Agawam) $5,000 sign on bonus

Head Start Family Advocate (Agawam) $5,000 sign on bonus

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 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 are strongly encouraged to apply. 20 hours per week/School year. Pay range: $24.98 to $26.50/hr, + .50-$1/hr bilingual differential if applicable. Excellent benefits, training, supervision and collaborative work environment.?

We invite you to take a moment to look at a video that helps explain who we are 

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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 is 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.

To apply please go to https://www.communityaction.us/job-openings for a full job description and information regarding benefits.

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

Minimum qualifications 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.