Family Advocate, Head Start

Job overview

The Family Advocate, Head Start role is onsite in Framingham, MA. Compensation is $22–$25 per hour. The position supports South Middlesex Opportunity Council’s Head Start and childcare programs, promoting school readiness for children, families, and communities. The role strengthens relationships between families and classroom teams and supports family engagement through applications, home visits, referrals, meetings, and individualized family goals. Accurate records and timely follow-up help maintain program compliance and connect families with relevant services.

What you'll do

• Maintain knowledge of Head Start philosophy and performance standards
• complete family applications and supporting documentation within deadlines
• contact families about applications
• attend required training and meetings
• maintain schedules and records
• support recruitment and recertification
• assist with classroom orientations and home visits
• provide translation when needed
• coordinate parent meetings and recruit parent volunteers
• maintain family relationships and provide crisis referrals as needed
• complete family partnership agreements and follow-up
• enter assessments, goals, referrals, and case notes in ChildPlus
• maintain confidentiality and program compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family advocate

head start

family engagement

school readiness

family partnerships

childplus

home visits

community referrals

framingham ma

south middlesex opportunity council

$22–$25/hour

35 hours per week

monday–friday

multilingual candidates encouraged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, paid holidays, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability for full-time employees, medical, dental and vision plans, 403(b) with company match, voluntary benefits, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Related certification or associate degree or higher preferred; relevant experience preferred. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet insurance standards required. Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

About the employer

South Middlesex Opportunity Council is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.