Bilingual Family Advocate

Bilingual Family Advocate

Location: Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Central Falls, RI (please note: you may be placed at any of our sites that have openings or be expected to float to other sites) Reports To: Family Development Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time - Monday through Friday- 8 Hour Shifts

Are you passionate about empowering families, building strong community connections, and helping children thrive? Children's Friend is looking for a Bilingual Family Advocate to join our Early Head Start/Head Start team. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

What You'll Do

As a Family Advocate, you'll be a trusted partner for families—helping them access resources, build on their strengths, and create nurturing environments where children can grow and succeed. Your role will include:

• Supporting families with parenting education, health and nutrition guidance, and home management skills

• Leading home-based parent-child activities that encourage positive bonding

• Connecting families to community resources and services

• Promoting parent engagement through volunteering and program activities

• Partnering with parents to create Family Partnership Agreements that focus on their strengths and goals

• Helping ensure our services meet Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards

• Serving as a champion for families, advocating for their needs across home, school, and community

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field (Associate's degree + relevant experience considered)

• Experience working with at-risk families (preferred)

• Strong relationship-building skills and a deep sense of empathy

• The ability to view families through a lens of empowerment

• Bilingual fluency strongly preferred

• A valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation

Why Join Children's Friend?

At Children's Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Children's Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation Benefits
• Training and Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance