Early Head Start Home Visitor

Full time – 40 Hours per week

The Early Head Start Home Visitor works with Early Head Start families in assessing and responding to the individual needs of children 0-3 years old, their caregivers and pregnant women. The Home Visitor provides weekly home visits, 2x monthly group socialization activities and monthly parent committee meetings. This person works independently and within a team to implement and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in human services field preferred or AAS Degree with at least 12 college credits in Child Development or Human Services or a related field or Family Development Credential with one-year experience working with infants and toddlers or the parents of infants and toddlers.
Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
Experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the local community
Knowledge of theory and practice in the area of infant and child development and age-appropriate intervention strategies and risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
Ability to organize time effectively to meet assigned work demands
Ability to express and transmit ideas and knowledge clearly
Ability to evaluate own performance, capabilities, limitations and biases with reasonable self-reflection.
Current and valid driver’s license and maintain at all times a motor vehicle insurance policy that carries at least the minimum limits of liability of $300,000 combined single limit or $100/300/100 split limits ($100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident for property damage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assessment/Case Planning/Service Provision

Recruit and enroll families to include supporting an active waiting list and maintaining an active caseload.
Create and maintain two socialization events per month that meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and encourages parent/child interactions.
Work with families and children on a weekly basis for 46 annual home visits (90 minutes per visit), planning for all components at each visit.
Provides monthly parent committee meetings with enrolled families.
Model positive parent/child interactions and developmentally appropriate practice.
Work with parents to strengthen their knowledge of child development through written observations and evaluations of home visits, socializations and Combination Option sessions if applicable.
Assist parents to observe, record, screen and assess individual child growth, development and social/emotional behavior. Assist parents to develop and implement individual education goals and plans.
Assist parents to use positive guidance and redirection to help children with anger and challenging behaviors.
Assist families to refer children for Early Intervention services as indicated and support families throughout the process.
Assist and ensure that ongoing communications exists between the family and the program including parent meetings and Policy Council support.
Establish a trusting relationship with families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact and providing emotional support.
Apply knowledge of child development, parent-child interaction, family systems, preventive health, and the dynamics of child abuse and neglect in working with families.
Collaborate with families to develop plans and goals to meet family needs

Reporting/Documentation/Evaluation

Assist families in the ongoing assessment of strengths, interests and needs to develop and implement individual plans.
Participate in agency data collection and analysis, specifically Performance Measurement System.
Participate in state and/or federal data collection and analysis specific to Head Start and grant holder requirements.
Enter all data as outlined in the program’s policies and procedures.

Supervision

Meet with supervisor as required and come prepared by bringing information for review and discussion
Consult and supervisor as necessary when crises or situations out of the norm arise with assigned families.

Community Collaboration and Training

Complete all required training.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development as needed.
Collaborate and work cooperatively with community partners and referral sources.
Early Head Start Home Visitor will apply training information appropriately as evidenced through interactions with participants and community partners.

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES

Human Service Knowledge and Abilities

Keep informed of the developments in the field of clinical practice, mental health, child and adolescent development, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, evidenced based treatment for trauma victims, the needs of at-risks youth, and/or related fields.
Examine self, program, and agency to adapt activities to meet the needs of a diverse group of participants, donors, and/or community partners.
Actively engage in training and awareness-building activities that expand your working knowledge of equity-related topics. Take part in agency-sponsored CARE training and activities and join in dialogue about their significance to you and your work.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Assessment/Case Planning/Service Provision

Assist families to make effective use of community resources.
Collaborate with community agencies to plan and implement comprehensive service plans for enrolled families.

Reporting/Documentation/Evaluation

Respond to emails and phone calls within 48 hours.

Supervision

Be prepared for and provide input at team and other agency meetings.

Community Collaboration and Outreach:

Participate in community activities related to the program as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Put People First

Recognize each person’s uniqueness and strengths.
Intentionally create spaces that allow each person to be their full, authentic selves.
Recognize that one way does not work for everyone and stay adaptable in our approach and thinking. Maintain flexibility in order to change when things change.
Actively monitor your wellness and seek out supports that prevent sustained stress and burn-out.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of participants, colleagues, and donors.
Be respectful in all verbal and written communication to include but not limited to being polite, courteous, using an appropriate volume and having an approachable attitude.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Support Each Other

Actively nurture relationships with each other (staff, participants, and community partners) through genuinely engaging in shared activities and experiences, maintaining open lines of communication, taking initiative to build and sustain relationships, and providing mutual support to others.
Support each other in ways that encourage each person to be their best.
Share your thoughts and feelings directly and respectfully, remembering that others have thoughts and feelings, too.
Work collaboratively with others and do your part to ensure the health and well-being of the entire organization.
Participate in scheduled agency and other team meetings to build connections and share information.

Listen

Stay open and curious and listen with empathy to better understand others’ perspectives and experiences.
Create space for all voices, especially those who have been historically marginalized, to be heard and acknowledged.
Actively participate in decision-making processes when opportunities are available to inform agency and program decisions.
Be proactive; receive input and seek solutions that balance the needs of the individual, program, agency, and community.

Learn

Engage in professional development and supervision to seek guidance, expand knowledge, develop use of best practices, and grow professionally.
Stay open to new ideas and offer suggestions for new ways of doing things. Present solutions along with problems with the goal of getting to yes.
Initiate brave conversations to find ways to learn and grow together.
Utilize evidence-based and best practice models and strategies to provide the best opportunity for success.
Reflect, give, and receive feedback on individual, program and agency results for continuous learning and quality improvement. Seek and utilize all available sources of data to inform decision-making in completion of job duties.

Are Accountable

Fully embrace our mission and vision and actively contribute to their accomplishment.
Maintain passion and commitment to the agency’s work and serve as an ambassador to engage the community in our efforts.
Treat people with care and show respect for individual, cultural and ethnic differences. Foster inclusivity and belonging for every person.
Maintain the highest integrity in all aspects of agency and program operations and duties.
Set appropriate priorities, make progress toward performance-based goals, and achieve results as an individual, program, and agency.
Respect and protect agency-owned property and assets and use agency resources for business-appropriate purposes.

Perform other duties, not listed here, deemed necessary for the well-being of the agency

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Starting salary: $43,645
For employee-only coverage, ReadyKids pays 90–100% of health insurance premiums and 100% of dental and life insurance premiums
Voluntary vision and supplemental insurance
Generous paid vacation and sick leave; paid holidays
Employer-matched retirement plan

ReadyKids is committed to a diverse and equitable workplace. We believe diversity of identity, thought, approach, and experience provide the optimal environment for our growth, learning, and success. We aim to create a safe space where everyone belongs and can contribute to the organization in a way that is authentic and genuine to them. Click here to read our vision for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Open until filled. ReadyKids is seeking a diverse pool of applicants; all are encouraged to apply. Email cover letter and CV/resume to Sarah Carter at scarter@readykidscville.org. ReadyKids is a drug-free workplace. EOE/ADA/AA.