Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? As a Head Start Family Advocate, you'll have the unique opportunity to support and empower families, ensuring that children have the head start they need for a successful future. Join us in this rewarding role where your guidance can spark lifelong positive change!
Location: Bend
Compensation: $27.38/hour (plus .50 for Bilingual Spanish) - Union represented
Hours: Regular full-time 40 hours/week, subject to normal school year furloughs
Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %!), almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual.
NeighborImpact’s Head Start program Overview
NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It integrates high-quality pre-kindergarten education with essential services such as health, nutrition, and family advocacy. Operating across multiple sites, NeighborImpact Head Start supports social competence, school readiness, and overall well-being of children from ages three to five.
Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Head Start Advocate, you’ll directly support families in enrollment, attendance, and engagement, while connecting them to essential health, education, and community resources. You’ll conduct home visits, maintain consistent communication with families, and help develop and monitor family goals. As part of the ERSEA (Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility and Attendance) team, you’ll support recruitment efforts, assist with applications, and ensure timely enrollment and steady attendance.
You’ll be a vital link between families, classroom staff, NeighborImpact programs, and community partners—offering referrals, follow-up, and crisis support when needed. The role encourages parent involvement, promotes family literacy, and supports center teams through mentoring and collaboration. Flexibility, attention to confidentiality, and accurate documentation are key to your success in this dynamic and rewarding position.
