{"id":3220311,"url":"https://alion.io/job/macomb-county-advocate-head-start-program","title":"Advocate -Head Start Program","company":{"id":1868661,"name":"Macomb County","domain":"macombgov.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/macombgov","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Legal","role_family":"Legal","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":41328,"max":53454,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":53454},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-23T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-23","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T07:05:50Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.\nTo learn more about Macomb County benefits click here\nCLASSIFICATION TITLE:\nAdvocate -Head Start ProgramSALARY:\n$41,328.19 - $53,454.55DEPARTMENT:\nMacomb Community ActionOpening Date:\n10/23/2026Closing Date:\n11/09/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources policy\nEMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period\nGENERAL SUMMARY\nUnder direction, this position works with participants of Macomb Community Action’s Head Start program to achieve compliance within the Head Start Performance Standards. The duties include conducting home visits, program registration, data entry, resource referrals and supporting classrooms on site as assigned.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nSupports program participants in identifying barriers and providing resources.\nEnrolls and registers program participants for the program.\nPerforms data entry and monitors pertinent data and information of program participant files.\nProvides follow-up to obtain mandated screenings and assessments of program participants.\nProvides classroom support as assigned.\nConducts home visits as assigned.\nFacilitates monthly Parent Committee Meetings at site locations.\nEngages parents in participation in the Parent Curriculum, Policy Council and other engagement opportunities.\nMaintains accurate records of all services provided while using applicable computer software.\nAssists in ensuring compliance with Head Start, Local, State and Federal regulations for early childhood programming.\nWorks with community partners to provide resources and support identified needs.\nAttends professional development training and administrative teams meetings.\nOperates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.\nPerforms related duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired Education and Experience\nAssociate degree or 60 credit hours completed from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Early Childhood Education/Development, Social Work or a related field\n\nOne (1) year of experience in the Human Services field\n\nPreferred Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Early Childhood Education/Development, Social Work or a related field\n\nRequired Licenses or Certifications\nPossession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel\n\nCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES\nKnowledge of:\nCase management techniques and best practices\n\nAvailable community resources and networks\n\nHead Start Performance Standards\n\nSkill in:\nInterpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, program participants, professionals, community partners and the public\n\nPerforming a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature\n\nAssigning, prioritizing, monitoring and reviewing work assignments\n\nAbility to:\nCommunicate clearly in a professional manner\n\nWork in a professional, supportive and non-judgmental manner\n\nOrganize and manage time effectively\n\nWork in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign\n\nEffectively speak, write and understand the English language\n\nEffectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred\n\nUnderstand and carry out oral and/or written instructions\n\nAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files\n\nMaintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries\n\nWork independently\n\nConduct oneself with tact and courtesy\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS\nThe work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\nN/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously\nWork Environment\nOffice or similar indoor environment:F/C\nOutdoor environment: O\nStreet environment (near moving traffic):N/S\nConstruction site: N/S\nConfined space:N/S\nExposures\nIndividuals who are hostile or irate: O\nIndividuals with known violent backgrounds:N/S\nExtreme cold (below 32 degrees):N/S\nExtreme heat (above 100 degrees):N/S\nCommunicable diseases:N/S\nMoving mechanical parts:N/S\nFumes or airborne particles:N/S\nToxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste:N/S\nLoud noises (85+ decibels):N/S\nBlood Borne Pathogens:O\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nN/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously\nDemand:\nBalancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S\nBending (forward or backward bending at the waist):O\nClimbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O\nCrawling (moving about on hands and knees): O\nInspecting in confined spaces: N/S\nDigging:N/S\nDriving on sealed and unsealed roads: O\nGrasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands:O\nKneeling to work at low levels: O\nManual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C\nLift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 50 pounds: O\nPush/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O\nReaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O\nSitting in a seated position during the task performance:F/C\nStanding in an upright position without movement:F/C\nWalkingconsiderable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O\nRunningconsiderable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S\nGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS\nComplies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.\nThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.\nFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.\nThe UAW Local 889 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.\nGRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7108,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Digital Government"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-25T02:46:35Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":76,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.842,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":9,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:10","win:mid","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-11-01T06:10:25Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":53454,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/macomb-county-advocate-head-start-program","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/macomb-county-advocate-head-start-program.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-01T16:16:38Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":25042,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-02T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1868661},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1868661"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmacomb-county-advocate-head-start-program"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmacomb-county-advocate-head-start-program"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmacomb-county-advocate-head-start-program"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/macomb-county-advocate-head-start-program\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmacomb-county-advocate-head-start-program"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3220311}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"macombgov.org","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3220311},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}