What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Home Visitor position at CenClear?
CenClear is hiring! CenClear, a provider of Early Head Start (EHS) services, is seeking a dedicated Home Visitor to deliver home-based services. This role involves promoting the following: healthy prenatal outcomes, appropriate development of young children, and healthy family functioning.
As an EHS Home Visitor, you will also be involved in organizing group activities and community events. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with expecting mothers, infants, toddlers up to age 3, and their families. Join our team today!
Location
This position travels throughout the Matternville area and is housed at the CenClear Preschool located at CenClear’s Matternville Center located in Port Matilda, PA. This position may have access to a company vehicle due to daily travel. Compensation for time and mileage occurs based on the reimbursement policy.
Hours
As an EHS Home Visitor, you will also be involved in organizing group activities and community events. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with expecting mothers, infants, toddlers up to age 3, and their families. Join our team today!
Location
This position travels throughout the Matternville area and is housed at the CenClear Preschool located at CenClear’s Matternville Center located in Port Matilda, PA. This position may have access to a company vehicle due to daily travel. Compensation for time and mileage occurs based on the reimbursement policy.
Hours
- 37.5 hours a week, 50 weeks per year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- The yearly salary range for this position is approximately $29,00-$37,000.
- High School Diploma or GED with home-based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or a comparable credential -or-
- A minimum of an associate degree in early childhood education or related field with experience working with children.
- Experience working with adults.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Access to transportation.
- Ability to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum.
- Ability to network/collaborate with team members and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate.
- Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits to young children, pregnant moms, and their families.
- Monitor and educate parents on children’s health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake.
- Provide education and support services to families using the EHS researched Based Curriculum.
- Conduct group socialization experiences and other family group activities.
- Recruit families to participate in our program and establish family development goals.
- Act as a liaison and advocate between community resources and Head Start families.
- Complete and document referrals to community resources.
- Support transitions for all children aging out of the EHS program.
- Participate in initial training plan and annually acquire a minimum of 15 hours of professional development.
- Conduct screenings and ongoing assessments for child development and utilize data to create education goal and literacy goals.
- Plan home visits based on child development and family needs.
- Maintain a professional attitude and confidentiality concerning information about CenClear staff, children, parents, consumers/clients, and families.
- Attend all required staff meetings and participate in on-the-job training
- Communicate openly with supervisor by reporting any issues, concerns, or problems.
- Practice social responsibility by checking email daily and responding in a timely manner.
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
- Vacation/Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (10 per year this includes a floating holiday)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 18% discount on Verizon cell phone services
- 401(k) with company match up to 7% based on employee deferment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
- Flexible Work Schedule (if position qualifies)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
- Student Loan Forgiveness (if position meets PSLF and LRP program requirements)
- Technology and Software Discounts available
