Advocate

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA) is a private, nonprofit agency designated by the federal government to operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Minnesota. PICA serves over 2,600 children and families and offers a variety of programs and services.

 

Job Title: Advocate

 

Job Summary: The primary function of this position is to create and maintain relationships with families and children to identify and address their needs in the community.

 

Requirements:

·      This is a full-time year round position.

·      13 paid holidays.

·      12 additional PTO days per year.

·      Additional paid winter break.

·      Knowledge of community resources.

·      Good communication, record keeping and writing skills.

·      Ability to learn how to use a Macintosh computer and the FileMaker Pro application.

·      High School Diploma or GED.

·      Valid Driver’s License and vehicle insurance.

·      Cross-cultural competence.

·      Interest in working with young children and their families.

 

Salary: $15.59/hr.

 

Excellent working conditions and benefit package including low cost medical insurance, paid dental/life insurance, sick/annual leave, retirement and education/training opportunities. Occasional evening and weekend work.

 

Apply online at www.picaheadstart.org or at 700 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411. AA/EOE