2025-2026 Vacancy: Early Head Start Family Service Advocate, Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start
2025-2026 Vacancy: Early Head Start Family Service Advocate, Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start
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Early Head Start Family Service Advocate
Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start
Reports To: Director of Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification
N6 Salary Scale 240Day/8 Hours Per Day
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Valley Head Start/Early Head Start is a regional preschool program serving the communities of Augusta Bath Highland Harrisonburg Staunton and Waynesboro. SVHS is a federal grant funded program with a long standing history of success. Our mission is to provide a quality preschool program that forms partnerships among families sites and communities. The program emphasizes the physical social emotional and cognitive development that is age appropriate for children while encouraging lifelong learning and empowering families through parent engagement.
The Early Head Start Family Service Advocate will serve in the Staunton Augusta Waynesboro areas. The Early Head Start Family Service Advocate is responsible for building relationships with families on the caseload to support implementing the family partnership process and supporting family engagement goals as part of Head Start comprehensive services model. This position provides direct family support of ongoing positive and goal oriented relationships with families enrolled in the Early Head Start program. This position supports all components of HS program through consultation with the SVHScomprehensive team.
The successful candidate will have: minimum of bachelors degree in human services social work family services counseling or related field and experience working with families of young children Experience collaborating with community resources and strong computer skills including online database and internet use are essential. Must have valid VA drivers license. Must be able to travel daily to school sites childcare centers and family homes. Bilingual skills a plus. Qualified current or previous Head Start and Early Head Start parents are encouraged to apply. Successful completion of background checks is required upon hire including TB test and physical exam.
The position is full time 240 days 8 hour days with flexible scheduling throughout the calendar year. The salary range is based on experience and and benefits are administered by Augusta County Schools.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
