Bilingual Family Advocate chez Children's Friend

Location: Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Central Falls, RI (please note: you may be placed at any of our sites that have openings or be expected to float to other sites) 
Reports To: Family Development Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time - Monday through Friday- 8 Hour Shifts

Are you passionate about empowering families, building strong community connections, and helping children thrive? Children’s Friend is looking for a Bilingual Family Advocate to join our Early Head Start/Head Start team. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

🧩 What You’ll Do

As a Family Advocate, you’ll be a trusted partner for families—helping them access resources, build on their strengths, and create nurturing environments where children can grow and succeed. Your role will include:

• Supporting families with parenting education, health and nutrition guidance, and home management skills

• Leading home-based parent-child activities that encourage positive bonding

• Connecting families to community resources and services

• Promoting parent engagement through volunteering and program activities

• Partnering with parents to create Family Partnership Agreements that focus on their strengths and goals

• Helping ensure our services meet Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards

• Serving as a champion for families, advocating for their needs across home, school, and community

🧠 What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field (Associate’s degree + relevant experience considered)

• Experience working with at-risk families (preferred)

• Strong relationship-building skills and a deep sense of empathy

• The ability to view families through a lens of empowerment

• Bilingual fluency strongly preferred.

• A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

🌱 Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.

🔒 Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage 
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts 
• 12 Holidays 
• Competitive Vacation Benefits 
• Training and Professional Development 
• Education Assistance 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance