What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Home Visitor position at DuPage County ROE?

Position Type :

Student Support Services / Early Childhood

Date Posted : 12 / 9 / 2024

Location :

Tioga Elementary School

Date Available : Immediately

Closing Date :

When position is filled.

District :

Bensenville Elementary School District 2

LEAD HOME VISITOR

Reports to : Birth to Three Coordinator

Job Description :

The Lead Home Visitor is responsible for delivering high-quality, comprehensive home-based services to children and families enrolled in Bensenville School District 2's Birth to Three Program Home Visit Program.

This role also includes partial training and supervision of home visitors. Home Visitors provide intensive case management support to at-risk families, emphasizing the importance of the parent / child connection and the

impact on social-emotional health and academic success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Lead Home Visitor Responsibilities :

Support the implementation of Prevention Initiative (PI) requirements as outlined by the Illinois State Board of Education
Supervise and guide home visitors day-to-day responsibilities to ensure quality service delivery.
Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities in alignment with the PI Implementation Manual.
Plan and organize parent engagement activities.
Coordinate with external agencies to meet PI objectives.

Home Visitor Responsibilities :

Provide year-round home visiting services to 8-10 families, conducting visits 2-3 times per month.

Select, develop, and prepare appropriate instructional material using the BabyTALK curriculum. Four (4) day BabyTALK training required.

Conduct developmental screenings and assessments.

Assist families in accessing community resources based on Family Needs Assessment and ongoing family interactions.

Participate in recruitment efforts through the attendance of outreach events occurring at numerous times and locations throughout the school year.

Collaborate with community partners to address service gaps, and connect families to resources.

Track, develop and report on outcomes in the Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSPs).

Participate in regular reflective supervision.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in social work, education, psychology or a related social service field.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Experience working with economically disadvantaged children and families.

Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish.

Computer Literacy.

Valid Drivers License.

This is a grant-supported position through Prevention Initiative funding. Subsequent years are to be determined.

Physical Demands :

Ability to read, interpret, and communicate effectively.

Capability to apply critical thinking to address problems using written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.

The job requires regular use of hands, walking, talking, hearing, and the ability to operate office equipment.

Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are essential.

Occasional lifting, pulling, or pushing of items up to 20 pounds may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to individuals with disabilities to enable performance of essential duties.

Additional Information :

This is a 52-week classified position that participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The position is grant-funded and supported through Prevention Initiative (PI) funding. Employment beyond the current grant cycle is contingent

upon continued funding availability.

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