Help Me Grow Home Visitor

Salary : $32,000.00 Annually

Location : Mount Vernon, OH

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 220000171

Department : Board of Developmental Disabilities

Division : BODD

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Objectives

The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a full-time Home Visitor for the Help Me Grow program. The successful candidate will work in partnership with families to promote healthy pregnancies, improve child health / development / school readiness, improve parent confidence and competence, and increase family connectedness to community and social supports.

Knox County provides competitive wages and a generous benefits package.

Essential Functions

Deliver the following components to all families in their home setting : An evidence-based parenting education curriculum, ongoing screenings and assessments of the child(ren) and family, family-specific need-based referrals and resource linkages and transitioning of child(ren) to a development-enhancing program / early care and education provider by age three. Enter data into the State OCHIDS System and maintain current data entry expectations. Planning and carrying out parent and child activities and experiences and making homemade items.

Job Standards

Associates degree preferred but not required in suggested fields in Human Relations such as Psychology, Sociology, Child and Family Studies, Child Life, Early Childhood Education, Social Services, Child Development, and etc.

Experience working with children and families preferred.

Supplemental Information

Please send letter of interest, resume and at least two (2 references to Jill Lahna, Human Resource Director, Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050; or email

Knox County is an EEO Employer.

Knox County offers a complete package to full-time employees including : health care, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more, visit our Benefits Page.

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I understand and accept that, depending upon the position for which I am applying, if I am employed by Knox County, my employment may be for no definite period of time and I may be terminated, with or without cause or notice at any time, at the opinion of either Knox County, or myself. I understand that no representative of Knox County, other than an Appointing Authority, has any authority to enter into any agreement or to make any agreement with me contrary to the foregoing, except that an Appointing Authority of Knox County may do so in writing under specific limited circumstances.

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I understand and accept that, if I am selected for employment, my initial and continued employment may be conditioned upon my passing any medical examination that the employer deems necessary to determine whether I can physically perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation when necessary. I understand and accept that this will include drug, alcohol, or substance abuse testing.

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If employed, I understand and accept that, depending on the department in which I am applying for employment, I may be required to work evening or night shifts including weekends, be on call, and / or work mandatory overtime hours. I also understand and accept that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Knox County Appointing Authority.

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I understand and accept that if any information required in this application is found to be falsified or intentionally excluded, my application may be disqualified from further consideration. I further understand and accept that if I am employed by a Knox County Appointing Authority, I may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, if any information required by this application has been falsified or intentionally excluded.

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I understand and accept that the employer requires a high degree of integrity and confidentiality of its employees. I understand that the employer will use screening procedures to evaluate my qualifications and suitability for employment, including but not limited to interviews, criminal record checks, driving record checks, written testing, reference checks, background investigations, psychological evaluations, and drug testing. I also acknowledge that I may be subject to other screening procedures not specifically listed above, and that may be a prerequisite to my appointment.

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I hereby authorize the employers, schools, and personal references named in this application to provide information regarding me to the employer. I further authorize the release of personal, academic, and other records to the employer.

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I solemnly swear that all of the information furnished in this employment application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of the information provided may lead to withdrawal of an employment offer or termination following employment. I recognize that my future employment with the employer will be jeopardized if I engage in substance abuse, illegal drug abuse, or alcohol abuse. Any background check conducted as part of the hiring process shall be in compliance with State and Federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and EEOC Enforcement guidelines and Knox County policies. Applicants are hereby advised that State and Federal law may disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history from employment in certain positions. Reference the following link to view a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act : Therefore, in consideration of my employment application being reviewed and considered by a Knox County, Ohio, Appointing Authority, I, being at least 18 years of age and under no legal disability on behalf of my heirs and assigns, hereby release and hold harmless Knox County, Ohio and any of its agents, employees, Appointing Authorities, related officials from any and all liability, whatever type and nature, resulting from the administration of any such screening procedures and / or release of the results there from.By typing your name - you are effectively agreeing and signing this application.

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