Head Start Home Based Visitor Clairton Field Office

Duties and Responsibilities

Home Visits and Child Development:

• Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits with assigned families to provide individualized education support and resources based on the needs of each child and family.
• Guide parents in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that promote school readiness and align with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Assess the childs progress using developmental screenings and observations and collaboratively set goals with families.
• Deliver age-appropriate curriculum and activities that address all areas of a childs development including cognitive social-emotional language and physical growth.

Parent Engagement and Education:

• Empower parents to be their childs first and most important teacher by encouraging active participation in learning activities and program goals.
• Offer resources information and strategies to promote parenting skills family health nutrition and emotional well-being.
• Help families create a supportive home learning environment that fosters the childs development.
• Organize and facilitate regular group socializations to provide opportunities for children and families to interact and engage in shared learning experiences.

Health and Family Support:

• Assist families in identifying and accessing community resources for health services housing education financial assistance and other needs.
• Collaborate with the programs health and family services team to ensure that each family receives comprehensive services including physical and dental screenings for children.

Case Management and Referrals:

• Maintain detailed records of each childs development family goals and service needs through ongoing documentation.
• Develop family partnership agreements and support families in reaching self-sufficiency goals.
• Identify potential challenges facing families and provide appropriate referrals to community services including mental health housing employment or substance abuse treatment.

Program Compliance and Evaluation:

• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards state regulations and program guidelines.
• Participate in training professional development and reflective supervision to continuously enhance skills and knowledge.
• Assist in planning and facilitating family events parent education workshops and other program activities.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associates or bachelors degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with young children (birth to 5 years old) and families ideally in a Head Start early childhood or social services setting
• Experience in home-based service delivery or case management is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of early childhood development family dynamics and parenting practices.
• Strong communication problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with families.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and online data systems.
• Ability to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote childrens progress across the standards described by the Office of Head Start including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
3. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required for community outreach activities.
4. Ability to travel to multiple program sites and community locations as needed.
5. Home-based services require extensive travel to family homes within the service area.

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting carrying pushing pulling 50 pounds
3. Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequate vision to perform duties
8. Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate family needs.
9. Work environments vary and may include homes with pets varying cleanliness and other environmental conditions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer:The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To:Supervisor

Department:Head Start

Position Schedule:200 days

Salary: HSEA Contract Step 1 $40364.00 (non-negotiable)

Benefits: HSEA Contract

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter resume clearances PDE Teaching Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at theAIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to:

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion sex sexual orientation age handicap or limited English proficiency in its educational programs services facilities activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable federal or state statute.