Family Advocate, Head Start

Job overview

The Family Advocate works remotely from home within South Central Child Development’s 16-county service area in South Central South Dakota; Davison or Hutchinson County is preferred. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with some flexible evening hours as needed. Starting pay is $20.96 per hour, depending on education. South Central Child Development provides Head Start preschool and family services across 16 counties. The role helps families enroll in Head Start and access resources that support family goals and children’s education. Through assessments, home visits, referrals, follow-up, and coordination with schools and community partners, the Family Advocate supports family well-being and participation in the program.

What you'll do

• Recruit families for Head Start and assist with applications, income verification, and acceptance packets
• complete family service assessments and partnership agreements
• conduct home visits and family contacts
• connect families with community resources and provide follow-up
• support family goals, parent participation, and parent education activities as directed
• assist with IEP processes, attendance plans, transitions, screenings, and medical or dental referrals as needed
• enter required information in ChildPlus and prepare requested reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family advocate

head start

remote within 16-county service area

south central south dakota

monday-friday

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

$20.96/hour starting

family services

home visits

family resource referrals

south central child development

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Agency vehicle
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• employer-paid $50,000 life insurance
• employer-paid profit-sharing retirement plan and 401(k)
• paid vacation and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays
• employee assistance program
• AFLAC
• priority enrollment for employees’ children
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-qualified employer.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree or higher in social services, family studies, or human services is preferred. Must be willing to travel for required meetings, training, and continuing education.

About the employer

South Central Child Development Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.