Job Details
Job Location
CC - Kentucky Head Start - Denver, CO
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$20.79 - $23.41 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Day
Description
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.
Early Head Start Teacher, Home-Based Family Visitor
Full-Time (Monday - Friday)
OUR PURPOSE
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
An Early Head Start Teacher, Home-Based Family Visitor at Catholic Charities:
Enrolls families into the program. Plans, schedules and implements home visits and socializations with families to assist them with the development of their children under the premise that parents are the first and most influential educators of their children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and develops with parents an individualized program for their family, through establishing a caring professional relationship and a climate of mutual trust and respect through weekly home visits.
• Works with families to strengthen their knowledge of child development; helps parents understand how children learn and grow; plans and conducts appropriate activities together with parents that meet their child's intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs.
• Works with parents to strengthen the family's knowledge of health and nutrition, by integrating health and nutrition education into the program, coordinating with other staff and parents health screenings for family members and providing information and referrals, if necessary.
• Assists parents in strengthening their knowledge of community resources and supports parents in developing problem solving skills.
• Provides developmental screenings and information to parents and families and provides referrals to other agencies when appropriate.
• Plans and implements the appropriate number of socializations according to Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely program data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports.
• Ensures accurate and complete records are maintained.
• Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
• Works with parents to develop weekly home visit activity plans based on each child's developmental assessment and the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Manages and informs parents of scheduled field trips, extra curricular activities and other scheduled activities.
• Prepares and submits internal and external reports and documentation in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and operating standards.
• Provides crisis intervention including, but not limited to, child abuse reporting.
• Provides guidance to parents volunteering in group activities.
• Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities' vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics
• Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the practices and principles of child development and early childhood education; child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning; and family dynamics.
• Skilled in communicating with and motivating people, including people whose first language is not English
• Must be knowledgeable of all Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Spanish
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines within established timeframes
• Ability to use computer programs such as Excel and Word, as well as use of internet applications to enter data, generate reports, research resources, and create communications.
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency and/or confrontational situation.
• Ability to calm others under stressful or confrontational conditions.
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 6 months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to speak, read, and write English and Spanish.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid CO driver's license, satisfactory driving record and proof of insurance required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel: Drives personal car to client homes.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER

• Equipment Used: Personal car, general office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: $20.79 - $23.41, Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay).
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent's premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
Drug-Free Workplace.
Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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