Brighter Beginnings·Oakland, California
Provide home visitation and group socialization services to pregnant parents and families with children aged 0-3 using the Parents as Teachers model. Coordinate health screenings, develop family goals, and collaborate with community agencies to ensure families access necessary services.
Our Mission & Vision
The Brighter Beginnings mission to “support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities“, gains its strength and aspiration from our core belief and vision that, “Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future.”
Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in underresourced neighborhoods since 1984, when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates among African American babies compared to other children.
Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland and Richmond. We have a multicultural, bilingual staff of passionate and committed family-service professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.
Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, the Family Advocate (FA) will provide home visitation services and group socializations with pregnant parents and parents with children from birth to 5 years old in the Calworks Home Visiting program.
In this role, you will work regularly with up to 18 assigned families in person (home visits/office visits), by phone, and through correspondence. You will deliver early childhood education using the Parents as Teachers model and curriculum:
Work with families to set and achieve meaningful family goals.
Serve as an advocate for families and assist in obtaining necessary services.
Help families with the home visitation delivery model to support school readiness for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
B.A. degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Child Development.
Knowledge of ChildPlus, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), and Microsoft Office
Experience working with ages 0-5 years old
Experience doing home visitation
Bilingual fluency in Spanish/ English preferred
Excels in assisting families to develop case goals and plans.
Ability to teach, nurture, and empower program participants.
Ability to work independently with a strong commitment to teamwork.
High ethical standards.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly.
All applicants that are offered a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check. For positions with client/patient contact, you must have a TB clearance and a physical assessment by a physician of your ability to complete job duties. Additional requirements are an immunization records (including MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TDAP, Covid-19). All positions require applicants to have a valid California driver’s license, be listed under car insurance as a driver, and a clean driving record (as defined by our insurance carrier).
Market context
Family Advocate roles in California are often tied to behavioral health, community support, and family services programs, where employers look for candidates who can connect with caregivers and navigate local resources. These roles can be competitive because direct lived experience as a family caregiver, plus basic office skills and a high school diploma or GED, are central to the qualification fit. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare the original job details, then tailor your application to show your caregiving experience and Microsoft Office proficiency.
