What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Home Visitor position at Illinois Valley Economic Development Corp.?
Illinois Valley is looking to hire a Home Visitor for their Head Start Program.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct weekly home visits
- Plan/arrange group socialization activities
- Conduct/document developmental screenings and assessments
- Maintain proper documentation and prepare/submit reports
- Provide advocacy and coordination services for children/families
- Work with Head Start coordinators to facilitate completion and collection of necessary health requirements and plan/carry out parent committee meetings/trainings
- Assist with recruitment and enrollment
- Periodically transfer children and parents
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings
- Maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrate competency to plan/implement home-based learning experiences
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must hold an age appropriate Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or be enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, OR be enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years of hire, and must have appropriate competencies.
- Possess “Parents as Teachers” credential or be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Prior training and experience in comprehensive child development programs is desirable.
- Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and carry adequate vehicle insurance.
- Reliable means of transportation and an interest in a position requiring substantial local travel.
- May be required to obtain an Illinois School Bus Driver’s Permit.
- Maintain certifications as required.
This position includes excellent benefits and generous vacation, personal and sick time accruals, as well as 13 holidays per year.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.25 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
