Early Childhood Parent Educator (Home Visitor)

Plans and implements home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum(s) and promoting children’s progress across the Head Start Program Performance Standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners as appropriate.

Implements the delivery of social services to ensure that the Head Start Performance Standards and goals and objectives are met in cooperation and coordination with goals of other components of the Head Start Program.

Initiates social service referrals and follow-up services for families.

Builds respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.

Knowledgeable of community resources and possesses the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.

Establishes and maintains an efficient and effective record-keeping system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Home visitor CDA credential required equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree with 480 hours experience working with children age 0-3 years old obtain a home visitor CDA within 3 months of hire. High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Must renew/maintain the home visitor CDA credential every three years.

· Experience working with disadvantaged individuals and/or families and the ability to work with individuals in a non-judgmental manner.

· Possess effective case management skills.

· Must meet the agency and IL Department of Child and Family Services applicable requirements for position.

1. Complete and pass pre-employment physical, obtain current (within past 6 months), TB test results, provide immunizations records that reflect 2 doses of MMR (mumps, rubella, and measles) and one Tdap (within last 7 years), and continue to complete on-going health testing as required by program.

2. Furnish written information regarding any criminal convictions, submit to fingerprinting, and comply to and pass a background check before initial hire and every five years thereafter.

3. Obtain and maintain current CPR and first aid certification within 90 days of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.03 - $20.31 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 480 hours experience working with children ages 0-3 years old?
• If chosen for this position, Are you willing to obtain a home visitor CDA within 3 months of hire to become a Parent Educator?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Litchfield, IL 62056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20