--- title: Bilingual Lead Family Community Advocate description: Volunteers of America Colorado is hiring for the Bilingual Lead Family Community Advocate role in Denver, CO. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/bilingual-lead-family-community-advocate-at-volunteers-of-america-colorado-01a17e69-c38d-7f71-bf5b-4136495cd44c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Volunteers of America Colorado as Bilingual Lead Family Community Advocate in Denver, CO. Pays $57.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/p0pyrm.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Volunteers of America Colorado | | **Location** | Denver, CO | | **Salary** | $57.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Volunteers of America Colorado. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Volunteers of America Colorado. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $44,000 – $54,000 a year (median $48,000). ## Description **WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?** Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens. ** The Lead Family Community Advocate is responsible for working closely with the Director of Children’s Programs, the Center Manager, and the Education and Disabilities Manager to ensure program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. The Lead Family Community Advocate provides direct supervision to the Family Community Advocate team. The Lead Family Community Advocate and their team conducts community outreach efforts to recruit and enroll eligible children and families in compliance with ERSEA. This position is also responsible for record keeping and data submission regarding enrollment and attendance. Using a trauma informed, culturally responsive case management approach, the Lead Family Community Advocate assesses families’ strengths and links families to services within VOA and in the community. This position also works to encourage parents to participate in parent training events and to volunteer in center activities. The Lead Family Community Advocate is responsible for working closely with a team to reach outcomes and full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** · Works closely with the Family Services team, the teaching teams, and the Education and Disabilities Manager to design and implement activities to increase parent involvement in program activities, community activities and family literacy activities. · Responsible for outreach and recruitment, with the Family Service Team to ensure site enrollments of eligible children, assist parents in meeting the enrollment criteria and maintain a prioritized wait list for interested families. · Utilizes a database to track enrollment and attendance for the program, collecting information from teaching staff and the Family Services team. · Documents monthly attendance and enrollment changes and reports to the Head Start Director, agency, teaching staff, and Family Service team. · Prepares and submits required reports and administrative forms to Director of Children’s Programs. ? · Provides case management services and supports families in moving toward self-sufficiency. · Develops rapport with families and maintains ongoing communication with families through classroom contacts, home visits, phone calls, and distribution of monthly calendars and other written materials. · Using pre-established procedures, develops individualized, flexible, accessible, and responsive choices for each family’s unique strengths and needs, and assists families to define and set attainable goals. · Guides families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services. · Responsible for initiating and tracking in-kind services to include the recruitment and supervision of parent volunteers. · Works closely with assigned classroom team, occasionally filling in for the teacher or teacher assistant when necessary. · Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences, and workshops to meet the needs of position. · Performs duties in a professional manner, adhering to the Social Work Code of Ethics, NAEYC Code of ethics and maintaining the confidentiality of all information. · Performs all other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions and Physical Requirements** Working conditions are generally inside the building. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting or pushing, up to 50 lbs. Occasional work outside, on a playground or community events. Office noise level is low, classroom and gym noise levels can be loud. **Position Type and Expected Hours of Work** Full Time: Monday-Friday: 7am to 4pm or 8:30am to 5:30pm; occasional evenings and weekends **Location** 321 S. Yates St. Denver, CO 80219 **Pay Range: $57784.00 annual exempt** *Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact* *HR@VOAColorado.org* *to begin the Interactive Process.* **BENEFITS** (eligibility is based on job type/status) Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time/Paid Holidays Floating Holidays/Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances Life Insurance/Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness ***Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer*** ***POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED*** ***VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE*** **Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply** **Competencies** · Models core culture attributes of VOAC that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service). · Models and VOACs three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart). · Ensures equitable and inclusive services. · Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements · Head Start Performance Standards · Motivational Interviewing · Trauma Informed Care **Minimum Qualifications of Position** Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or closely related field with equivalent relevant experience and or Family Development Credential within the first 6 months of employment. Two years providing case management and family support required. Demonstrated ability in building rapport with families from diverse backgrounds and facilitating parent involvement in program activities. **Bilingual in Spanish and English; able to translate both verbally and in writing.** Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance. **Preferred Qualifications of Position** Infant Mental Health Endorsement Experience in evaluating situations and decision-making. Good organizations skills and ability to communicate effectively. **Knowledge and Skills** Knowledge of how children, adults, and elderly learn. Ability to facilitate large group trainings to adults Knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and requirements for early childhood centers. Knowledge of CACFP, DPP, Denver Great Kids Head Start, UPK, and CCAP Ability to read detailed child educational plans Ability to maintain a positive organizational culture Understanding of human diversity Understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, NAEYC Code of Ethics, and the Social Workers Code of Ethics ## Skills - Family Support Services - Outreach - Organizational Culture - Decision Making - Bilingual - Supervision - Motivational Interviewing - Teaching - NAEYC Accreditation - Database Management - FERPA Compliance - Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (Hipaa) Compliance - Licensing - Auto Insurance - Confidentiality - Case Management - Child and Adult Care Food Program (Cacfp) - English - Spanish - Communication - Home Visits - Recruitment - Writing - Trauma-Informed Care ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Personal Leave - Floating Holidays - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Child & Family Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/child-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Child & Family Services Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/child-and-family-services/child-and-family-services-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56960 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Denver, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15457 jobs ## Related pages - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56960 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Denver, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15457 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)