Home Visitor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Home Visitor Lewis / Marion counties, based in Palmyra

(Level 25) Hourly Wage : $15.76 w / CDA $16.69 w / Associate degree $18.44 w / Bachelor Degree

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday (40 hours per week for 38 weeks and 24 hours per week for 11 weeks during

summer)

Head Start / Early Head Start Careers / Childcare Partnerships - a Community Service Agency Serving 8 Counties in 13 Locations

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is currently hiring for a variety of positions to work in a rewarding Early Childhood Classroom Environment. We are looking to grow our programs with enthusiastic people who are passionate about using innovative approaches to empower others for lifelong success.

JOB SUMMARY :

Empowers families through the weekly educational activities and socializations that support the parent as their childs first and most important teacher. Assists families to increase self-reliance through access to information, referrals to available resources, and learn to advocate for their child and family. Provides positive guidance to promote the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of the family.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Builds positive relationships with families that encourages engagement in their childs learning. Assists parents in understanding their role in their childs development.
• Establishes a safe and healthy environment at socializations for children that provides parents and children with opportunities for supervised exploration that supports childrens safety and learning.
• Assists parents to create and assess developmentally appropriate activities, promoting the advancement of physical and intellectual competency within the childs capabilities, supporting and promoting a positive self-image.
• Supports and promotes educational & social-emotional growth that meets child outcome goals, and recognizes the individual strengths of each child.
• Supports and promotes the current curriculums (educational, social, emotional, parenting curriculums, etc.) used by the program.
• Assists families to identify strengths, interests, and needs that promotes the growth and development of their families. Empowers families to plan and achieve self-reliance through family partnership agreements.
• Ensures nutrition and self-care practices are incorporated into home visits and socialization routines for children to develop healthy habits.

Education and Skills

A High school diploma or GED equivalency is required; a college degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development, or a related social science area is preferred. One to three years of experience delivering case management services and / or teaching child development and parenting skills to parents / guardians is highly recommended. Must have access to a reliable vehicle for home visits and be willing to obtain a Home Visitor CDA within 9 months of hire. Must successfully pass the DRDP Reliability Certification within 6 months of hire. Must obtain FDC credentialing during the first cohort offered following completion of Home Visitor CDA.

SAFETY :

This position requires the employee to maintain attention to safety at all times. Compliance with all safety policies is a must. Individuals will be held accountable for any and all breaches of safety they are involved in.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

Our programs serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers with varying degrees of physical abilities. This position may require lifting / carrying up to 40 lbs., walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, bending / stooping, sitting, standing, driving, and prolonged visual concentration. If assistance is needed with any job performance contact your supervisor.

Join Our Team

What we offer : Comprehensive benefit plans including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account; plus, free life insurance; 401k retirement plan with annual employer contribution; a work / life balance that includes generous amounts of PTO, 14 paid holidays, and a long paid winter / holiday break; tuition assistance and professional development with lots of opportunities for advancement; a health & wellness culture; business casual work environment, drug-free work environment, and much more!!

Search openings and apply online at douglassonline.org

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