Family Empowerment Advocate

Position Summary

The Family Empowerment Advocate (FEA) develops strong partnerships to provide support and empowerment to families in the community. This role involves identifying family needs, connecting them with essential services, and ensuring successful recruitment, enrollment, and retention of children in the Early Head Start program, from birth to age 3. The FEA works closely with teachers, caregivers, and community agencies to ensure families receive comprehensive support, maintain accurate records, and promote family engagement for positive child development outcomes.

The FEA will be responsible for recruitment and enrollment, family and community engagement, data management and reporting, and providing support services to families and communities. We are seeking someone with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a high capacity for problem-solving and decision-making. We are strong believers in teamwork, collaboration, and building leadership skills. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply to join our team! 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and families in a social service setting; experience in Head Start/Early Head Start or family community engagement and health preferred.
• Must have knowledge of, and the ability to implement, family engagement strategies consistent with the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework.

Knowledge of early childhood education and community health issues.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass background checks as required by federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ChildPlus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse communities.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel within the Greater Philadelphia region for home visits and outreach.

Benefits: 

• Unlimited Paid Time Off 
• Sick leave and paid holidays 
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional development opportunities
• Hybrid schedule 
• Supportive, mission-driven environment