Head Start Family Advocate - Washington County Job at CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC, Barre, VT

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  • CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC
  • Barre, VT

Job Description

July 2026

Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstone's mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy, our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity.

Are you passionate about helping families thrive? Join our team as a Family Advocate and make a meaningful impact by connecting families with resources, supporting parents in achieving their goals, and helping children succeed in a nurturing early childhood environment. If you're compassionate, organized, and enjoy building relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Position: Capstone is seeking a Family Advocate based out of our Washington County Office . The family advocate supports parents to assess family needs, strengths, and interests and assists parents to set child and family goals and access community services. The family partner works in a peer relationship with home visitors and classroom teaching staff. The family partner is supervised by the team manager and is responsible to the team manager and content area managers.

Qualifications: Minimum of a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field or enrolled in a credential or certification program to be completed within eighteen months of hire. Willingness to enroll in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay : $18.16 - $24.70 per hour!

40-hour Week -> Monday through Friday!

Full Time Benefits: 401K with Employer Match, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous Time Off including Paid Holidays

Professional Development!

Additional Qualifications Include:

  • Experience strongly preferred.
  • Reliable, insured car. Valid driver's license. Clean driving record required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent record keeping and organizational skills.
  • Capability to work as a team member and independently. Self-motivation. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.
  • Commitment to working as part of a local team and acceptance of supervision.
  • Willingness to commit to a flexible work schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours.
  • Flexibility - ability to adapt quickly and responsively to changing client needs.
  • Knowledge of community resources.

Capstone is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Agency does not discriminate based on any characteristic or legally protected status by federal, state and local laws. This applies to all of Capstone's employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, or any terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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