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Entry level$4M raised
Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the co…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$4M raised
Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the co…
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Full-time
high school, associate degree, bachelor degree, professional certificate
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Family Advocate builds strong relationships with families to support school readiness and child development within the Head Start program. Responsibilities include managing enrollment, maintaining accurate records, and connecting families to essential community resources.
Requirements
Candidates should have an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, or a high school diploma with three years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background checks are required.
Full job description
Are you passionate about empowering families and supporting children’s early development? Acelero, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Advocateto join our team. In this role, you will work directly with families to strengthen parent-child relationships, promote school readiness, and ensure children and families receive the resources and support they need to thrive.
Why Acelero?
Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.
Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.
Your Role:
As a Family Advocate, you will play a critical role in building strong relationships with families and connecting them to the tools and services that foster success in our Head Start program. You’ll guide families through enrollment, support health and attendance goals, and collaborate with community partners to ensure comprehensive, culturally responsive care.
What You’ll Do:
Engage families in individualized, in-home and group experiences to enhance parent/child interactions that research shows foster school readiness through consistent family routines, positive guidance and discipline, experience rich home environments and literacy activities.
Manage responsibilities that fall within the following core functions: ERSEA, record keeping and reporting, on-going monitoring, planning, and implementing, establishing, and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment, supporting the well-being of children, and encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in our Head Start program.
Participate in outreach, recruitment and attendance follow up activities to engage families in our program and to motivate their active participation.
Work directly with families to assist in the completion of applications, collecting any missing documents that support the application process.
Support families in the completion and collection of health-related information.
Maintain the funded enrollment level, works with FSC/ERSEA Lead to fill vacancies as they occur, and analyzes enrollment data to inform the planning process.
Create attendance goals for families whose attendance is below 80%.
Complete data entry related to the aforementioned areas of responsibility.
Establish and maintain working relationships with community partners to strengthen access to resources and training identified as priority goal areas by families.
Participate in assigned meetings, events, and training as required.
What You Bring:
Associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field preferred, OR AA or BA in another field with a commitment to complete Family Services Certificate/Credential within 18 months of hire. We will also consider candidates with a high school diploma and 3 years of experience working in the community with families and a completed Family Development Certificate or Credential.
Experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children to advocate for their families required; experience working in low-income diverse communities preferred.
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
Travel is required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions; must have reliable personal transportation as travel from site to site is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
When/Where/How Much:
When: Summer/Fall 2026
Where: 1147 Logan St, Louisville, KY 4020
How Much: $19.68/hour
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families
A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being
Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurancewith multiple plan options to fit your needs
Health Savings Account (HSA)with company contributions up to $400/individuals & $800/family annually
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 3% company match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)with counseling and mental wellness support
Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks
If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join us as our next Family Advocate. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.
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We envision a world where children become champions of their own making.
Industry
Education
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2001
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
8,319
Total funding
$4M
We envision a world where children become champions of their own making; where nothing stands in the way of their infinite promise.
Acelero Learning was founded in 2001 by a former Head Start teacher and Children Defense Fund staffer, with a clear mission -- to work with local communities to improve the quality of Head Start programs. In 2005, Acelero Learning began to directly administer Early Head Start and Head Start programs through delegate agencies -- locally managed affiliates with their own local boards of directors that received dedicated support from the Acelero Learning Support Center in New York.
Today, Acelero Learning affiliates operate a network of Head Start and other early childhood programs serving nearly 5,000 young children and families across the country. Our affiliates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Camden, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey, Clark County, Nevada, Aiken and Barnwell Counties in South Carolina and Racine and Milwaukee counties in Wisconsin have each improved the delivery of early childhood education in their communities -- increasing enrollment, improving teacher salaries and dramatically expanding the number of hours of programming for children and families.
Offices: 63 W. 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10027, US · 4366 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89032, US · 1801 N. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, US · 132 Second Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, US · 7833 W. Capital Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222, US
Early Childhood EducationHead Start GranteeFamily Servicesand PreschoolChildrenEducationFamily
We envision a world where children become champions of their own making.
Industry
Education
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2001
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
8,319
Total funding
$4M
We envision a world where children become champions of their own making; where nothing stands in the way of their infinite promise.
Acelero Learning was founded in 2001 by a former Head Start teacher and Children Defense Fund staffer, with a clear mission -- to work with local communities to improve the quality of Head Start programs. In 2005, Acelero Learning began to directly administer Early Head Start and Head Start programs through delegate agencies -- locally managed affiliates with their own local boards of directors that received dedicated support from the Acelero Learning Support Center in New York.
Today, Acelero Learning affiliates operate a network of Head Start and other early childhood programs serving nearly 5,000 young children and families across the country. Our affiliates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Camden, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey, Clark County, Nevada, Aiken and Barnwell Counties in South Carolina and Racine and Milwaukee counties in Wisconsin have each improved the delivery of early childhood education in their communities -- increasing enrollment, improving teacher salaries and dramatically expanding the number of hours of programming for children and families.
Offices: 63 W. 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10027, US · 4366 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89032, US · 1801 N. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, US · 132 Second Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, US · 7833 W. Capital Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222, US
Early Childhood EducationHead Start GranteeFamily Servicesand PreschoolChildrenEducationFamily