Family Advocate, ERSEA | Head Start

Job overview

The Family Advocate, ERSEA | Head Start role is onsite in Hermiston and Stanfield, OR. The stated pay range is $22.91–$25.10 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. The role supports Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start’s family and community strengthening, comprehensive health services, and recruitment and enrollment work. The advocate helps families access services and meet their goals while maintaining program enrollment and supporting parent involvement. The role connects families, Head Start staff, and community partners to coordinate resources, education, referrals, and health follow-up.

What you'll do

• Recruit, select, and enroll children and families
• conduct recruitment home visits and family assessments
• maintain enrollment and waiting-list records
• refer families to services and follow up
• develop family goal plans and coordinate community resources
• support parent involvement and education programs
• assist with health screenings, referrals, and records when trained and assigned
• maintain accurate reports and confidential records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family advocate

ersea

head start

family services

hermiston or

stanfield or

full-time

$22.91-$25.10/hr

enrollment

community resources

home visits

parent involvement

cpr

first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The organization will cover the cost of the required related credential or certification for eligible candidates who obtain it within 18 months of hire.

Why this role

Candidates without a bachelor’s degree may apply if willing to obtain a related credential or certification within 18 months; the organization will cover the credential or certification cost. Current CPR and First Aid cards are required.

About the employer

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Education Programs. Sector: 92.