Early Head Start Home Visitor

• Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits focused on child development family goals and school readiness.

• Implement a research-based home-visiting curriculum that supports individualized learning for infants and toddlers.

• Complete developmental screenings ongoing assessments and share results with families in a clear and supportive manner.

• Assist families in developing and monitoring Family Partnership Agreements including goal setting and resource referrals.

• Provide prenatal support and education to expectant families.

• Plan and facilitate twice-monthly group socializations in alignment with curriculum and program standards.

• Maintain accurate timely and confidential documentation including case notes attendance assessments and required reports.

• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local regulations including Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies.

• Support families in meeting health requirements such as well-child exams immunizations and dental care.

• Participate in regular staff meetings reflective supervision training and professional development activities.

• Maintain a caseload as assigned and meet deadlines for reporting and documentation.

• Primary work performed in family homes and community settings; some office and classroom environments as needed.
• Regular interaction with families from diverse cultural linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bi-lingual preferred
• Knowledge of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.
• Capacity to problem solve handle crises and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources. and referral process.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Flexibilitywith respect to time day and tasks to work.
• Ability to develop effective relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children families and co-workers
• Eager to participate in program evaluation developing action plans and implementing new ventures.
• Skilled at making new connections with community providers.

• Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish highly desirable.
• Associate degree inearly childhood human services or related field or plan for attainment of degree.
• At least 2 years experience working with children and families.
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred or willing to complete course work over 1^st year of employment.
• Active drivers license and insurance
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this job
• Maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families
• Experience working with at-risk families infants toddlers and young children
• Knowledge of resources and support systems in the service communities

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30pounds.

• Ability to sit on the floor bend kneel and interact with infants and toddlers during visits.

• Ability to travel in various weather conditions to family homes and community locations.