Bilingual Family Advocate presso Children's Friend
Children's Friend · Providence, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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- Ufficio in Providence
Location:Â 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)Â
Reports To:Â Family Development Supervisor
Employment Type:Â Full-Time - Monday through Friday- 8 Hour Shifts
Are you passionate about empowering families, building strong community connections, and helping children thrive? Childrenâs Friend is looking for a Bilingual Family Advocate to join our Early Head Start/Head Start team. This is more than a jobâitâs an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
đ§© What Youâll Do
As a Family Advocate, youâll be a trusted partner for familiesâhelping 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
đ§ What Weâre Looking For
Weâd love to hear from you if you have:
A Bachelorâs degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field (Associateâs 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 driverâs license, insurance, and reliable transportation
đ± Why Join Childrenâs Friend?
At Childrenâs Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, youâll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.
đ 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].
Childrenâs Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:- Medical Dental and Vision coverageÂ
- Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insuranceÂ
- Flex Spending AccountsÂ
- 12 HolidaysÂ
- Competitive Vacation BenefitsÂ
- Training and Professional DevelopmentÂ
- Education AssistanceÂ
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance