Early Head Start Home Visitor

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for providing quality home-based services to parents that support their role as their child’s first and most important teacher. Responsible for providing ongoing, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that will enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. Responsible for planning and implementing activities and educational opportunities for parents.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree minimum in Early Childhood or development (or other equivalent), Early Childhood Certifications, or CDA equivalents, also willing to consider total credits in Early Childhood
• High School Diploma or equivalent accepted with willingness to complete ECE Certification or CDA requirements upon hire

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Valid Driver's License and insured vehicle (100 / 300 minimum coverage) for use on the job or acceptable alternative, driving record check, criminal record check, randomized drug screening.

Head Start, Early Head Start, Childcare, and Home Visiting Programs are also subject to the following :

Head Start and child care licensing requires a criminal record check and finger printing to be completed prior to employment. An initial physical examination record must be obtained upon hire, updated every three years and kept on file with Human Resources. An initial driving record check will be conducted. License information will also be submitted to the agency’s automobile insurance carrier.