ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 50 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of “creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency.”
ADVOCAP’s Head Start program is accepting applications for a Health Services Assistant at our Fond du Lac Head Start Center. Head Start prepares children ages 3-5 with quality early childhood education in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties. We help families reach financial, career, and educational goals, while building resilience and confidence for the entire family. This position provides administrative and programmatic support to ensure children receive timely, comprehensive health services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. This position assists the Health Services Manager by coordinating communication with healthcare providers and families, maintaining accurate child health records and data systems, supporting health-related events and screenings, and helping ensure all health requirements are completed to promote children’s overall well-being and school readiness.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Assist the Health Services Manager in implementing and monitoring comprehensive health services for approximately 202 enrolled children in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies
- Assist the Health Services Manager in monitoring and tracking child health requirements to ensure physical exams, immunizations, oral health, vision, hearing, lead, developmental, and other required screenings and follow-up services are completed within federally required timelines
- Maintain accurate and confidential child health records in the program’s data management system, including timely data entry, documentation, and reporting
- Contact healthcare providers, dental providers, specialists, and community agencies on behalf of children and families to obtain required documentation, coordinate appointments, and facilitate follow-up care
- Communicate with families regarding outstanding health requirements, provide reminders, and assist families in accessing needed health services and community resources
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Head Start cooks, providing day-to-day communication, coordination, and support related to nutrition services
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- An associate’s degree from a 2-year college/tech school and twelve to eighteen months of previous work experience are required to meet job standards.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and travel occasionally up to 20% of the time using a personal vehicle; mileage reimbursement provided per Agency policy
- Physical/tb/drug screen and comprehensive background check required
- Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic
SALARY & BENEFITS
This full-time position will work 36 hours per week, Monday—Thursday with occasional Fridays and weekends. The entry/starting wage for this position is $19.99 per hour, negotiable based on experience. This full-time position will have access to health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and our employer contribution 401k.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume and include a cover letter that highlights your relevant background and desire for the position. Applications received by October 8th, 2026 will receive primary consideration and we will continue to receive until position is filled.
If by mail, submit resumes and cover letter to:
Human Resources, ADVOCAP, Inc.,
PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108 OR
FAX 920-922-7214 OR
Email hr@advocap.org
