FAMILY ADVOCATE (AP RAYNE)

POSITION:  Family Advocate

LOCATION:  AP Rayne Head Start Center - Rayne, Louisiana

SALARY:  $18,933.71 annual

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Credential or certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field.  (If you do not possess the required credential or certification, you must agree upon hire to be enrolled into a course to obtain the Family Services credential after six months of hire.)
• 12.0 on TABE or standardized achievement test administered by a certified agency/ institution or successful completion of the Parapro Assessment.
• Possess clerical and records management skills to be demonstrated on a proficiency assessment test;
• Possess a working knowledge of web-based applications and database administration;
• Possess a working knowledge of word processing software (i.e., MSWord, Excel) as demonstrated in a proficiency assessment test;
• Previous experience working with children and families;
• Must be able to communicate with small children and have the patience to work with them;
• Must exhibit pleasing personality to form a good working relationship with co-workers and parents;
• Must be able to compile and write neat and accurate reports;
• Must have reliable transportation to fulfill job responsibilities of home visits.

TABE TESTING:  

Applicants must complete TABE testing, which is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., and achieve a minimum passing score of 12.0. For more information or assistance with scheduling, please contact Ms. Jacqueline Thibodeaux at (337) 783-5808.