Family Advocate

Head *Start Family Support Representative:* To assure progression within the guidelines of Head Start Performance Standards, the Family Support Representative will serve as a productive team member on an interdisciplinary team of professionals, including but not limited to Social Services, Health, and Education; establish respectful partnerships with families and community through case management, outreach, recruitment, and enrollment; provide social services, advocacy, goal setting, resource linkage and referral, family literacy, parent training, and educational opportunities; maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality with tact and discretion.*Qualifications*: Associate's degree in Social Work or a closely related field such as Sociology, Psychology, Education, Human Family Sciences; or actively working towards the appropriate degree. After a 90-day probationary period begins working toward obtaining the appropriate Head Start Family Service Worker credential. Knowledge of community resources, strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills are needed. Proficiency in data entry and time management is a must. Bilingual is a plus but not required. Must have the ability to travel locally every day using a personal vehicle and some overnight travel for training and other work-related tasks. Must pass OSBI background check with fingerprints, current physical and TB screen, have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License, and vehicle liability insurance in employee’s nameThis is an *entry-level* position with the potential to progress with education and experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume with contact information in reply to this posting. This posting will remain active until all positions are filled.Community Action Resource and Development (CARD), Inc. is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to administer anti-poverty programs in Northeastern Oklahoma. Our primary service areas are Nowata, Mayes, Rogers, Wagoner, Washington, and portions of Tulsa counties. CARD's mission is to bring together resources to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income people to attain the skills, education, and opportunities to become self-sufficient. Visit for more information. *CARD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*Benefit Conditions:* Only full-time employees eligibleWork Remotely* NoJob Type: Full-timePay: $35,630.40 - $39,312.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12