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Family Advocate (Early Head Start)
added 2026.07.02
Full-Time | Benefits eligible
Based out of our Kona office; occasional travel to the northern and southern sides of Big Island. Agency vehicle provided for transporting families and other work-related responsibilities
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and community-focused Family Advocate to join our Early Head Start team. This position plays a key role in recruiting and supporting families, connecting them with community resources, and helping ensure children and families receive high-quality services and support. The position also provides transportation assistance and collaborates closely with program staff to promote positive outcomes for enrolled families.
Essential Responsibilities
Conduct Outreach and Intake Activities
- Recruit and engage eligible children and families for Early Head Start services.
- Follow up on referrals and inquiries from prospective families.
- Participate in community events, resource fairs, and outreach activities.
- Explain program services and benefits to potential participants.
- Conduct intake interviews and assist families with enrollment paperwork and required documentation.
- Maintain enrollment and waitlist records and follow up with interested families.
Provide Transportation and Family Support
- Transport families to program activities, meetings, medical appointments, and community service appointments as needed.
- Assist families in accessing community resources and services.
- Support families in participating in parent trainings, meetings, and other Early Head Start activities.
Support Staff in the Provision of Quality Services
- Collaborate with Home Visitors and other program staff to coordinate services for children and families.
- Assist with preparation and cleanup for family events and socialization activities.
- Gather and organize documentation needed to support family services.
Provide additional support to families and staff as assigned.
Vehicle and Program Support
- Maintain vehicle mileage and inspection logs.
- Help ensure agency vehicles are properly maintained and equipped.
- Assist with other program-related duties that contribute to quality service delivery.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years’ work experience preferred – experience preferred working with families, children, human services, early childhood programs, or community resources.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to travel to families’ homes and community settings.
- Basic computer and data-entry skills.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.
General Interventionist – Early Intervention Services (EIS)
added 2026.07.02
Part-time (10+ hours/week) with potential to move into full-time hours
Based out of our Kona office; candidate will have the ability to travel to northern and southern areas of the Big Island, as needed for caseload. Agency vehicle provided for family visits and any work-related travel.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated General Interventionist (GI) to join our Early Intervention Services team in helping infants, toddlers, and their families build foundations for lifelong success. The GI provides Family Training, Counseling, and Home Visit (FTCHV) services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays or disabilities and their families, primarily in the child’s natural environment (home, daycare, or community settings. Using evidence-based and family-centered practices, the GI supports families in understanding their child’s developmental needs, enhancing development within daily routines and activities, participating in the evaluation process, and achieving outcomes identified in the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).
Essential Responsibilities
Family Training, Counseling & Coaching
- Use evidence-based practices to support family capacity in enhancing their child’s development within daily routines and activities.
- Support families in understanding and communicating their child’s needs.
- Coach parents and caregivers on strategies to support their child’s development during everyday routines.
- Monitor child progress and modify intervention strategies as appropriate.
Developmental Evaluation & Assessment
- Conduct Multidisciplinary Development Evaluations (MDEs) to determine initial and ongoing Part C eligibility and/or identify present levels of development.
- Evaluate developmental functioning in the areas of:
- Cognition
- Physical development (including vision and hearing)
- Communication
- Social-emotional development
- Adaptive development
- Review records related to the child’s current health status and medical history as part of the evaluation process.
Primary Service Provider Responsibilities
- Function as a Primary Service Provider (PSP) and serve as the liaison between families and other team members.
- Support the implementation of outcomes and objectives identified in the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).
- Utilize coaching practices and collaborate with consultants representing identified areas of need.
- Coordinate with team members to support services that strengthen a family’s ability to promote their child’s learning and development.
Team Collaboration & Documentation
- Participate in IFSP meetings and other meetings regarding a child’s progress, including Family Support Team (FST), Joint Visit Planning (JVP), and Transition meetings.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and records in compliance with Hawaiʻi Early Intervention program requirements.
- Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members regarding child development, progress, and service needs.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent.
- Ability to travel to families’ homes and community settings.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred
- Training or education in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Family Studies, Social Work, or a related field.
- Early childhood experience.
- Experience working with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Knowledge of family-centered practices and early childhood development.
Additional Information
- Hawaiʻi licensure is not required.