EHS Home Base
Recruitment Type: Open until filled.
Period of Employment: 12 months
Hours: 32hrs/week
Benefits: Medical, dental, 401K, paid time off, training, and a fun, creative, and supportive work environment.
Program: Early Head Start.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for the development and implementation of individualized services as a home base sub to pregnant moms, infant/toddlers and their families, in the context of the family’s culture and with maximum participation of the parents, as the primary teachers of their children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In conjunction with parents, through home visits and phone, develops an individualized program accordingly, that fully meets the Performance Standards and other regulations pertinent to the Home-Based option. Individualized programs are linguistically and culturally appropriate, and integrate health/nutrition, physical/cognitive development, social/emotional development, speech/language development, prenatal care and infant mental health.
2. Implements learning curriculum, promotes healthy parent-child relationships, and reinforces parents as the primary teacher of their child through regular home visits.
3. Plans and coordinates bi-monthly socialization/cluster activities, and provides child/family social and learning opportunities through: lesson planning, classroom set-up and clean-up, meal and snack planning, promotion of attendance and parent involvement, and completion of documentation.
4. Develops and implements family care plans for pregnant women, infants/toddlers, and the family by working in team collaboration with program partners, early intervention agencies and other community partners, as appropriate.
5. Supports full enrollment by recruiting additional families for waiting list. Informs Recruitment Coordinator of families who no longer participate.
6. Implements a parenting curriculum that provides information on fetal and infant/toddler development, best practices during pregnancy, breastfeeding, maternal depression, SIDS prevention practices, infant/toddler car seats and seat belt safety, home safety measures, positive parenting guidance, nutrition, and other relevant subjects.
7. Promotes family healthy interdependence by assessing the strengths and needs of the family and linking parents with community resources, coaching on self-help, problem resolution, and advocacy. Ensures ongoing medical coverage by connecting families with appropriate health providers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
1. A Home Visitor Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or a comparable credential such as an Associate Teacher permit or higher.
2. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
3. Must have demonstrated ability to:
a. Work independently.
b. Communicate verbally and in writing accurately and professionally.
Other Requirements
• Current 1st Aid and CPR Certification or ability to obtain in 60 days
• Ability to pass criminal record clearance
• Clear TB test and statement of good health from a doctor are required as a condition of employment
To read the complete job description, click the link: EHS Home Visitor
Send resume to Esmeralda Salinas at esalinas@childstartinc.org
To apply for this job email your details to esalinas@childstartinc.org
