Head Start Family Advocate – Fairmont, MN
Applications will only be accepted for currently open positions.
Current Openings
Minnesota Valley Action Council has an opening for
Head Start Family Advocate – Fairmont, MN
Responsibilities include:
Responsible to provide Head Start services to support family well-being and family engagement to 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. Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field required; LSW preferred. Experience working with families is required. Must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual beneficial. 32 hours/week. In area travel required for position. $18.15/hour with degree or $17.45/hour with no degree. Health insurance is offered, and benefits include paid holidays and vacation. Submit application to MVAC HR, 706 N. Victory Dr., Mankato, MN 56001. Application available online at www.mnvac.org. MVAC is an EEO/AA Employer
Deadline for Applications:
Until Filled
Application:
Please submit a letter of interest or resume, plus application using one of the options below:
Click on the online job application button at the top of the page to apply online.
Or to mail in your completed forms send to the address below:
Human Resources
Minnesota Valley Action Council
706 North Victory Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Printable application – Click on the pdf below (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Application For Employment MNVAC
Please note – MVAC requires separate applications materials for each position for which you wish to be considered.
MVAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
For more information contact
Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-507-345-6822 or
1-800-767-7139 (toll free)
706 North Victory Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Benefits and Insurance
MVAC offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax medical spending and dependent care accounts
- 401(k)
- Vacation, Personal Leave and Holidays
- Optional supplemental insurance
**Coverage may vary dependent on full time vs. part-time employment. Contact HR for details.