Family Advocate

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving south-central Minnesota since 1965. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to promote economic stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services.

We proudly serve Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties.

Our values guide everything we do:

Build Supportive Relationships:
Meaningful partnerships strengthen people and communities.

Empower People:
Everyone deserves an opportunity to set and reach their goals.

Promote Dignity:
We deliver equitable services that respect and value all people.

Work Together:
Support the people we serve, each other, and our partners across programs.

Overview of the Position:
Responsible for providing Head Start services that support family well-being and family engagement for enrolled participants. Direct services include family assessment, family goal setting, parent engagement, health, mental health, and nutrition. Provide referrals and connect families to community resources. Conduct outreach, recruitment, and family partnership visits in the home. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co-workers, and supervisors.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Conduct outreach, recruitment, and applications.

Provide health, mental health, and nutrition services to enrolled families.

Support family partnership and goal setting with enrolled families.

Support parent engagement and community partnership building.

Complete paperwork and data entry accurately and in a timely manner according to program requirements and the Forms Routing Checklist.

Abide by MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Care Center statutes and rules.

REQUIRED

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Applicant must have a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field; an advanced degree, baccalaureate degree, or an associate degree, Family Service Credential Certificate or at least 5 years Head Start experience is preferred. This position requires good communication and organizational skills, Experience working with families is required.

Benefits:

Benefits may include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement plan.

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities.

Employee assistance resources.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.