CDI Head Start Careers
Grand Rapids, MI

Family Advocate

Location: 2305 East Paris Ave SE Unit 101 Grand Rapids MI 49546              Apply for this Job      Aplicar en español

Base Hourly Pay: $ 19.34 per hour
Weeks per Year: 52
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description:

Hourly Pay Rate: $14.74(credential in progress); $15.89 (credential); $17.04 (AA); $19.34 (BA)

We are seeking a Head Start Family Advocate who is passionate about achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality engagement in social services activities with families. Family Advocates build partnerships and facilitate access to community services for children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. This position coordinates with other specialists in the content areas of education, health (medical, dental, nutrition, mental health), etc. to provide quality services to children and families and to support the goals of the family and the program. Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred, however, applicants able to obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field within eighteen months of hire will also be considered. Tuition assistance provided in most cases.

Benefits:

  •         Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
  •         Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
  •         $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
  •         $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
  •         Paid Holidays
  •         Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
  •         Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
  •         Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
  •         Paid trainings
  •         Employee Assistance Program
  •         Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
  •         $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
  •         Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/ApplyHereGRMI

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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