Description

Employee is under the supervision of the Early Head Start Area Service Manager. Conducts weekly home visits for assigned case load; Plans with parents for socialization sessions each month; Assist families to identify and develop family/child goals; Assist families in acquiring the recommended health services; Provide support services as needed; Solicit volunteers for participation in the program.

Examples of Duties

• Ensure that the safety policy is adhered to at all times.
• Conduct outreach activities to recruit prospective families.
• Assist and advise parents in such areas as child development, childhood education, communications, family systems, etc.
• Involve parents in all program planning and assist parents to advocate on behalf of their family.
• Integrate all content areas, including early childhood education, in the Home Base Program.
• Participate in developing monthly parent meetings/activities.
• Conduct and develop the family partnership plan with families for the purpose of meeting identified goals.
• Assist parents in identifying community resources and making referrals, and follows through to determine if needs are met.
• Encourage and assist parents as needed to complete physical, dental and health screenings and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Must be able to listen and communicate easily and honestly.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent course work as part of an associates or bachelor’s degree.

• Must be willing to obtain Parent and Teacher (PAT) Certification.
• Knowledgeable of community resources.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Must have a personality that is conductive to team work and working with infants/toddlers and their families.
• Must be of good moral character, professional, self-confident, and able to multi-task.
• Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• Must communicate positively and effectively with parents, children, colleagues, and other agency personnel, while maintain confidentiality regarding all facets of the program in a compliance with FERPA and other federal and state regulations.
• Must maintain good judgement and self-control when under stress.

Supplemental Information

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Webb County employees. These benefits includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care.