Family Advocate

Center for Human Services

. Support families with children ages 0–5 through weekly home visits .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHarrisonville • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child development for ages 0–5, effective communication, and the ability to manage a caseload while providing support to families. Proficient in maintaining documentation and collaborating with agencies to enhance family engagement and resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Child Development KnowledgeBilingual Capacity (Spanish–English)Caseload ManagementCommunication SkillsRequired Certifications (Infant Massage, Parents as Teachers, Doula)

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Hard Skills

Data EntryDocumentation ManagementHome Visit CoordinationGoal Setting AssistanceObservation and AssessmentExcel SkillsAccess SkillsWord SkillsPowerPoint SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCritical ThinkingIndependenceProfessional BoundariesConfidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

Class E Driver's LicenseInfant Massage CertificationParents as Teachers CertificationDoula Certification

Industry Keywords

Head StartEarly Head StartFamily EngagementSocialization ActivitiesHome VisitingIndividualized Family Partnership AgreementsSchool Readiness PlansLow-Income Family SupportEthical StandardsTB Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support families with children ages 0–5 through weekly home visits
Provide weekly 90-minute home visits to Head Start/Early Head Start families
Manage a caseload of 10–12 families and children
Accommodate working parents in the evenings as needed
Organize and maintain caseload files in accordance with state, federal, and local requirements
Enter data and documentation into assigned databases weekly
Apply Head Start Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practices
Conduct observations, screenings, and assessments of parent-child interaction and child development
Strengthen parent-child relationships and help parents improve home environments
Assist families with goal setting, Individualized Family Partnership Agreements, and School Readiness Plans
Provide resources and referrals to low-income families
Facilitate monthly socialization activities and assist with monthly parent meetings
Collaborate with agencies including First Steps and CWS
Conduct family engagement services and home visits in the family’s preferred language for Spanish-speaking families
Provide translation services and support Spanish-language recruitment, intake, and enrollment
Participate in recruitment events and support bilingual-service mentorship
Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, safety practices, and ethical standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree
Excellent Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must obtain Class E driver’s license within 30 days of starting
Must provide proof of personal valid vehicle insurance
TB Assessment and/or requirements
Background screening including fingerprinting is required
Ability to obtain required certifications: Infant Massage, Parents as Teachers, and Doula
Knowledge of child development for ages 0–5
Ability to collaborate with other home visitors
Ability to problem solve and think critically
Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and complete documentation on time
Spanish–English bilingual capacity is required for the Bilingual Home Visitor assignment
Must complete required program training and maintain educational requirements associated with each credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-industry benefits (details available in the employer’s Benefits guide)
Equal employment opportunities and anti-discrimination protections