Family Advocate — Head Start/Early Head Start

Job overview

The Family Advocate role is onsite in Somersworth, NH. Compensation is $22.90–$24.24 per hour. The position supports families and children enrolled in the Community Action Partnership of Strafford County’s Head Start and Early Head Start center-based programs. The agency’s stated mission is to reduce barriers to economic stability and well-being through education, advocacy, and partnerships. The advocate builds family relationships, assesses needs, supports family goals, and connects families with community resources. Coordination with classroom and support teams helps promote family engagement and ensure program requirements are met.

What you'll do

• Develop supportive relationships with families
• conduct needs assessments and create individualized family partnership agreements
• monitor progress and provide ongoing support
• connect families with housing, employment, education, and health resources
• conduct home visits and family contacts
• document interactions, referrals, and follow-ups in Child Plus
• collaborate with teaching, health, mental health, and disability teams
• facilitate family participation in engagement activities and committees
• monitor required screenings and records
• support recruitment
• comply with Head Start standards and applicable regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family advocate

head start

early head start

family engagement

casework

home visits

community resources

somersworth nh

$22.90–$24.24/hr

child plus

community action partnership

associate degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least an associate degree in social services or a related field and two years of casework experience with families with young children; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. The role requires flexible hours and travel when necessary, reliable transportation, and specified insurance coverage.

About the employer

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.