Home Visitor

Job Title: Home Visitor, MIECHV (Bilingual, English/Spanish)

Location: Family Focus - Cicero

Supervisor: MIECHV Program Supervisor

The Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visitor (MIECHV) works from a team approach utilizing principles of Family Support Practice to enhance the overall development of children and families in the program. Provides home visiting services and parental education to children and families in the PAT program, and to families that reside in the community of Cicero and Berwyn.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts developmental screening, home-based and center-based services, referrals, and advocacy. Supports the family in reaching their identified goals and supports parents in identifying tools and skills to foment their child’s health development, maintains a caseload of 15 families at any given time.
• Follows PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner.
• Conducts family assessments to determine the needs for case management and other referrals as well as the development of an IFSP.
• Prepare and submit appropriate documentation and reports, and maintain client records in accordance with professional standards and funder requirements.
• Represent the organization at meetings and attend conferences as requested.
• Assist in recruiting eligible families for home visiting program and maintain caseload.
• Attend the PAT Training for certification and training on Principles of Family Support.
• Assist childcare staff with planning center activities and services, which reflect families’ needs and interests.
• Maintain required screenings, update immunizations, educational status, WIC appointments, and family planning for participants and their children.

The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Experience in child development, early childhood education, social work, or related field.
• Must be Bilingual, English/ Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of community.
• Requires extensive local travel and some evening and weekend hours
• Must have access to reliable and efficient transportation that will allow for the completion of caseload responsibility (driver's license and Car Insurance).

Salary: $46,800/year.

This is a full-time exempt position

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Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cicero, IL 60804 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,800