POSITION TITLE: Home VisitorDEPARTMENT: Early Childhood LOCATION(S): Brooklyn/ManhattanREPORTS TO: Deputy DirectorSALARY RANGE: $32-38KDATE: September 2024SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday (Schedule may vary due to program needs or recruitment events). JOB SUMMARY: Provide high-quality, culturally competent child development and parent support services with an emphasis on the role of the parent as the child's first and most important teacher. The Home Visitor will assist with the completion of the child health requirements and other required screenings and assessments while supporting the larger system of Family and Health/ Nutrition Services. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Home-Visitor CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree (60-90 college credits in Social Work, Human Development or Early Childhood Education preferred)
- Experience working with young children and understanding of principles of adult learning
- Experience working with and have knowledge of community resources
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with family, staff and community members
- Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families
- Ability to use public transportation and travel independently
- Must be able to work independently
- Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Bilingual English/ Chinese or Spanish strongly preferred
PRE- EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
- Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
- Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
- Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, the Home Visitor shall be responsible for:
- Maintaining a caseload of (12) participants
- Providing 90-minute weekly home visits to support parents/guardians in their roles as primary caregivers and to facilitate the child's individual development within their home environments
- Providing regularly scheduled home visits with enrolled pregnant women to ensure access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care and to provide prenatal education on topics such as fetal development, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery (including maternal depression), and the benefits of breastfeeding.
- In collaboration with the Education Coordinator and assigned staff, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, parent/child focused Group Socializations twice per month
- Assisting parents in identifying strengths and goals leading to school readiness
- Working in collaboration with families to identify goals for themselves, their families and their child, and developing objectives for meeting those goals for the Family Partnership Agreement
- Record Keeping: Enters child and family information into the approved child tracking system database (COPA & TSG systems). Assist with collecting child health medicals and dentals along with entering health related data into COPA. Submits reports as needed and requested, such as monthly summary tracking reports, etc. Maintains and provides data for the annual Program Information Report (PIR). Records, monitors and follows up on referrals for support services for reporting requirements and ensures that all documentation is current in child's file and in compliance with Head Start/DOHMH regulations
- Assisting families in accessing and utilizing community resources, including arranging transportation when necessary
- Facilitating and supporting the participation of home-based families in program governance and program planning and assessment
- Record keeping and reporting to ensure compliance with Head Start regulations and high-quality programming
- Helping families as necessary to arrange and keep medical and dental appointments required by EHS
- Working collaboratively with supervisor and program specialists/consultants (health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and education) to ensure achievement of family goals, school readiness, and program compliance
- Active, ongoing participation in program recruitment and intake efforts
- Maintaining flexible schedule, including some evenings and/ or weekends
- Attending and participating in professional development, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessions
- Ability to lift 35 pounds
- Other duties as assigned
HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center. No phone calls, please! Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)