Family Advocate

Job overview

The Family Advocate role is onsite in Dorchester, MA, with compensation of $21.93–$28.62 per hour. The role supports ABCD Head Start and Children’s Services, promoting family wellness and parent engagement. The advocate partners with families to identify strengths and needs, set goals, connect with community resources, and support children’s development and learning. Accurate records and collaboration with program staff and community agencies help advance family and child outcomes.

What you'll do

• Welcome families and explain transitions into Head Start
• support family partnership goals and monitor progress
• maintain frequent communication and conduct home visits
• connect families with community resources and referrals
• support parent engagement, orientations, meetings, and recruitment
• collaborate with program specialists
• document family contacts, visits, attendance, and follow-up needs
• and attend required meetings and trainings. The role includes frequent travel for home visits and off-site training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family advocate

head start

family partnership

parent engagement

community referrals

dorchester ma

action for boston community development

$21.93-$28.62/hour

home visits

travel required

family wellness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health coverage and retirement plans
• training and development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting lists three pay and qualification levels: Family Advocate I, II, and III. Travel for home visits and off-site training is part of the role.

About the employer

Action for Boston Community Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.