Family Advocate - Bilingual Spanish - Head Start & Early Head Start

Job Listing ID:

4488241

Job Title:

Family Advocate

• Bilingual Spanish

•

Head Start & Early Head Start Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Gresham

Date Posted:

05/07/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

• To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application including Employment History, Resume & Cover Letter.

In your Cover Letter, please tell us how your education and experience prepares you to meet the goals of this position.

Please note:

Location:

We are hiring for positions at our Head Start locations in East Portland, Gresham & surrounding areas.

• We are hiring for multiple vacancies and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

• FTE:

  .86923
• Full Time Hours, Partial Year
• Eligible for a 5% bilingual differential for English/Spanish bilingual skills that meet department and/or community needs.

Job Summary:

Provides consultation to families in the program helping them in the evaluation, planning and achieving their family goals and success. Works with families in the areas of social services, transitions, health, nutrition, inclusion, mental health, and parent engagement. Develops compassionate partnerships with families, and provides referrals and support in accessing community resources for needed services. Assists families in crisis, and supports the culture and value of each family. Provides parent education opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or GED certificate AND Approved Social Service Certificate/Credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling, a related field OR Associate degree in social service, mental health or related field OR ability to obtain one of these requirements within eighteen (18) months of hire

Experience/Training:

Minimum (2) years of experience providing social services to children and/or families Bilingual skills with oral and written fluency in English and Spanish Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity Current driver's license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile during work hours. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field Language skill requirement or preference: Provides consultation to families in the program helping them in the evaluation, planning and achieving their family goals and success in a culturally specific area requiring bilingual skills in

Spanish and English Job Classification:

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$20.55 to $26.41 per Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Profit Sharing, Retirement, Dependent Care, Education Reimbursement

Additional Benefit Information:

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal leave; medical, dental, vision, life, AD& D, and long-term disability insurance; optional short-term disability insurance optional life, optional AD& D; retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions; tuition waiver plan and access to professional training and development; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here: https://www.mhcc.edu/about/jobs/work-at-mhcc Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A