• Associate degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Transcripts are required with application to validate credentials and to verify ECE/related coursework
• Required: One years’ experience in social services setting, with family services preferred including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services, or, at least one year experience working within a Head Start Classroom, or proof of enrollment in a HDFS Human Services Program
• Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as word processing, email and internet required
• Must be available for a flexible schedule to accommodate family needs; may include some evening or weekend hours
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs required.  This position is rated as active and regularly requires the individual to lift 50 pounds

• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of current auto insurance
• Food Handler’s Card
• Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal Background Registry (CBR)
• Access to reliable transportation
• Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required

• Two or more years of experience working in a Head Start program preferred
• Head Start parent or prior parent preferred

• Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

• Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed

Please apply at our website here: NeighborImpact – Head Start Family Advocate