What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Home Visitor position at Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency?
Position: Early Head Start Home Visitor
Position Summary:
The Home Visitor is responsible to provide home based services to pregnant women, children and families enrolled. Home Visitors will conduct weekly home visits to assigned families. They will promote the parent as the primary educator and caregiver of their children. The Home Visitor will be responsible to maintain required documentation for all families and services. They will partner with families in meaningful relationships as they meet family goals. The Home Visitor will provide prenatal information and support for pregnant women. The Home Visitor should function in a professional manner at all times and conduct activities to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Qualifications and Expectations:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work or a Child Development Associate Credential or equivalent.
- Minimum two years experience working in an Early Childhood program required, infant / toddler experience preferred.
- Must have valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
- Must be willing to participate in any further education / training as required.
- Must possess good organizational skills involving consistency, flexibility and structure.
- Must possess good communication skills, have an understanding and awareness of the needs of low-income families, and be sensitive to individual differences.
- Must be knowledgeable of infant and toddler development.
- Must have the ability to physically be on the child’s level, and to lift and hold young children.
- Must work with all staff and families in a professional manner.
- Must be able and willing to accept and share additional responsibilities to achieve team goals.
- Must be willing to establish a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families.
Beginning Salary: $17.51 - $21.60 per hour depending on education/qualifications
Work Schedule: 40 Hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.51 - $21.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
