Child Family Advocate
About This Role
This support staff member position at Family Forum, Inc. in Superior offers $17.45 – $19.28/Hr. The role requires the necessary professional qualifications.
Family Forum, Inc. is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and community-minded Child Family Advocate to join our team. If you are passionate about supporting families, breaking down barriers to education, and building lasting community connections, we want to hear from you!
In this role, your focus is entirely on the family. You will serve as a vital bridge between families and their communities, center staff, and program staff—coordinating services, connecting families with vital resources, and promoting meaningful engagement.
Expected start date- 08/17/2026
Part year- August-June
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Family Support & Engagement: Build positive, goal-oriented relationships with families using Motivational Interviewing techniques; help parents/caregivers identify and overcome barriers impacting their child's attendance.
Enrollment & Case Management: Support and facilitate the enrollment of children and families into Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start; conduct regular case management through home and center visits.
Data & Documentation: Gather, aggregate, and analyze family and community data to guide next steps; utilize databases for documentation and accurate data entry.
Compliance & Reporting: Complete tasks effectively within compliance timelines and maintain detailed record-keeping forms according to agency plans.
Collaboration & Community: Build strong connections to community agencies; participate in parent-teacher, teaching team, and supervisory meetings; attend Mental Health and Health Services Advisory Committee meetings.
Safety & Standards: Fully comply with the agency's Standards of Conduct, including strict confidentiality and child guidance standards.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Required: Associate's degree in social work, human services, or a related field.
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field.
- Required Experience: Prior experience successfully working with families and navigating community resources.
Certificates & Skills:
- Must possess a current driver's license.
- Commitment to completing 25 hours of continuing education yearly.
- Strong communication, organization, and cultural sensitivity skills, along with experience using Microsoft SharePoint.
Nice to Have
- A current WI Registry account.
- Infant/Pediatric CPR certification.
- Up-to-date certifications (or willingness to obtain/renew) in: OSHA, Civil Rights, Mandated Reporter, and Abusive Head Trauma.
Benefits
Short Term Disability
Critical Illness
Accident Insurance
EAP
Wellness Hours
Paid Education Courses
About Family Forum, Inc.
Family Forum, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that provides programs for families in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Price Counties of Wisconsin. The corporation is made up of a Governing Board who manage the affairs of the corporation through the Executive Director. The programs provided by Family Forum, Inc. are Head Start / Early Head Start.
Mission Statement
We are dedicated to preparing children and their families for success; through high quality programming, family support and wellness education, while fostering meaningful relationships.
Our Vision
Partnering with families and communities to build school readiness for all children through passionately committed relationships that connect families to goal oriented outcomes.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires an associate degree required.
What does this position pay?
This Child Family Advocate role pays $17.45 to $19.28/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Family Forum, Inc. located?
Family Forum, Inc. is located at 1500 North 34th Street, Superior, WI