Home Based Specialist
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Job Description
Location: Kansas City Metro Area
Organization: The Family Conservancy
Job Type: Full-time Senior Leadership
Compensation: The role described below offers an hourly rate of $25.00 per addition to the stated hourly rate TFCs Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive benefits plan.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching up to 2%
- Yearly 5% employer retirement contribution
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Rolling Paid Holidays (Instead of a fixed holiday schedule employees may observe holidays that reflect their personal cultural or religious beliefs.)
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid Model)
The Home-Based Specialist supports families with children from birth to age five including expectant mothers through weekly home visits. This role fosters developmentally supportive parentchild interactions provides education and resources and builds partnerships with families to promote healthy development. The Specialist is responsible for implementing all areas of the Head Start program including assessment case management family goal setting and referrals to community services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits (bi-weekly for pregnant mothers in early pregnancy).
- Guide families on prenatal health child development nutrition and parenting.
- Develop and deliver individualized lesson plans and activities with parents.
- Support family goal setting through strengths-based assessments.
- Make appropriate community referrals and provide ongoing case management.
- Maintain detailed records case notes and monthly progress reports.
- Collaborate with community partners and other Head Start departments.
- Ensure compliance with Head Start performance standards and internal policies.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner
- Patience flexibility curiosity and resilience
- Skilled in early childhood development health and emotional intelligence
- Commitment to professional growth and collaboration
- Willingness to travel locally and occasionally stay overnight
Education and Experience
- CDA (Child Development Associate) Home-Based Credential & Family Development Credential OR
- Associates/Bachelors degree with 12 credit hours in social work human services family
- services or counseling
- Minimum 2 years experience working with children ages 05
- CPR/First Aid certification (must be completed within 90 days of employment)
Why Join The Family Conservancy
At TFC you will be part of a highly respected organization that positively impacts thousands of children and families across the metro area. We offer a collaborative and mission-driven culture where innovation compassion and excellence thrive. Youll have the opportunity to make a real differencewhile working with a team that values your expertise supports your growth and celebrates your success.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations
The Family Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact Nicole Benoit to discuss your needs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
