Family Advocate Job at Pathways for Children, Inc., Gloucester, MA

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  • Pathways for Children, Inc.
  • Gloucester, MA

Job Description

TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Make a Lasting Impact—Join the Pathways Team! 

At Pathways, we believe that to teach is to touch lives. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated not only to nurturing young children and families, but also to fostering the growth and success of our e mployee s.  

We are currently seeking a Family Advocate who is passionate about supporting and empowering families and inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.  

Why Join Pathways? 

When you join our team, you’re joining a supportive community that offers:  

Access to professional development and training  

Career advancement opportunities within the organization  

A collaborative and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values:   Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Opportunity  

About the Role:  

Location – Beverly/Salem and Beverly/Gloucester   TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE - 

Schedule – this position is scheduled for 35 hours per week, 44 weeks for the 2025/2026 school year with a planned reduction in force . Scheduled hours and weeks are based on need and subject to change, including th e reduction in force.  

Rate – start at 28.00 per hour  

WHAT WILL YOU DO? 

  • Support families and children in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and Pathways for Children programming.
  • Demonstrate a positive work ethic, confidentiality and collaboration with staff and families to support the overall wellbeing of children served in Pathways Head Start program.
  • Manage a caseload of children and families in Head Start and Early Head Start enrolled in Pathways.
  • Makes referrals and completes follow-up for therapeutic and supportive services.
  • Attend community collaborative meetings to build relationships between Pathways and outside providers. 

WHAT DO YOU NEED? 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Family Service Worker Credential preferred; otherwise required within the first eighteen months of employment. 
  • Bilingual preferred in languages that represent our student and family population (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole)

 

Other Requirements:  

  • Successfully complete a pre-employment physical, provide verification of immunization to Head Start vaccine mandate.
  • Maintain licensor background check requirements 
  • Possess valid MA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, dependable vehicle and acceptable driving record 

 

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 

  • Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential 
  • On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge, and tuition reimbursement 
  • Generous Heath and Dental Insurances, Life and Long Term Disability Insurances 
  • Retirement Plans such as 401 (K) and ROTH – with employer match upon meeting eligibility and vesting requirements 
  • Earned Time Off (sick and vacation time) 

 

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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