Parent Child Advocate

Job overview

The Parent Child Advocate role is onsite in Park Forest, IL. Compensation is $21.50–$22.50 per hour. The advocate supports Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness and implements the Healthy Families of America home-visiting model. The role strengthens parent-child relationships and promotes healthy development through education, evidence-based activities, family goal planning, and referrals. It helps families access resources and supports children’s health, safety, and development through home visits, virtual sessions, or phone contact.

What you'll do

• Build supportive, strength-based, culturally sensitive relationships with pregnant women and families
• provide prenatal and postnatal education
• implement curriculum to support bonding and child development
• conduct developmental screenings and assessments
• establish family goal plans
• provide community referrals and resource support
• engage families through home visits, virtual sessions, or phone
• conduct service-related travel
• maintain program data and confidentiality
• participate in outreach, training, and meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

parent child advocate

healthy families of america

home visiting

prenatal education

postnatal education

child development

family support

park forest il

$21.50–$22.50/hour

community referrals

aunt martha’s health and wellness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• retirement plan
• EAP
• employee discounts
• eligible for a $50 monthly cell phone allowance.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related experience, or qualifying preferred degree and experience; current driver’s license, clear driving record, and auto insurance required; flexible hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.