Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title : Home Visitor - EHS / Family Partner - Developmental Educator Associate
Department : Head Start - CIS
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Hours / Weeks : Full Year, Full Time
Bargaining Unit Position : (Y / N) : Yes
NEKCA Mission Statement :
To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.
SUMMARY :
Family Partners at NEKCA support families in goal setting, child development, and wholistic family well-being. Recognizing that families are their child's first teacher, NEKCA utilizes a strengths-based approach to help families thrive. Family Partners utilize a variety of strategies may include home visiting, coaching, and offering enrichment activities like community playgroups. Family Partners are part of a larger Early Childhood Team at NEKCA that collaborates to provide seamless services that put families at the center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, Vermont Parent Child Center Quality Standards, Children's Integrated Services and Early Intervention Regulations, and NEKCA Standard of conduct.
- Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized
Professional Development Plan
Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection ProtocolParticipate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practiceDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Conduct services / visits in child's most natural environment, typically home or childcareProvide services to child using play, at their level, sometimes on the floor, at the table or outside.Participate in initial assessment / evaluationAssist caregiver / s in accessing community supports to address identified needsAttend 6-month and annual reviews of One Plans and other team meetings, providing necessary progress reports.Maintain a file on each child, ensuring that all documentation, releases, and consents are completed accurately and timely, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.Communicate regularly with other service providers working with the child to provide continuity of services.Maintain and submit all billings and documentation requirements weekly.Maintain confidentiality of family records and other information.Attend regular staff meetings, and all other multi-disciplinary meetings as needed.Seek and attend ongoing professional development opportunities determined by Individual Professional Development Plan.Maintain accurate, up-to-date files on all enrolled childrenOffer weekly home visits to enrolled families that last at least 1.5 hrs. and provide a minimum of 46 visits per year (make-up visits are an hour)Plan 22 playgroup opportunities in partnership with parents / guardians enrolled in EHS and offer over the course of the yearProvide services to expectant families according to the program performance standards and curriculumProvide orientation to the program with review of the Family Partnership Handbook, the Guide to Community Resources, and with the completion of the Parent Engagement Survey and Family Interest ChecklistProvide a monthly newsletter to all enrolled familiesAssist parents / guardians in co-planning for home visits, child development activities and playgroups per parent / guardian and child interests and goalsPromote regular attendance in EHS activities and documentFollow program protocol in documenting home visits, missed home visits, offer make-up visits, playgroup and parent attendance for all program offerings and all family contactsWrite a minimum of one observation in each developmental domain per child per month for home visits and playgroupsPut no less than 9 observations per child per assessment period in TS GOLDConduct annual developmental and behavioral screenings in partnership with parent / guardian within 45 days of enrollment and review results with parent / guardian according to program protocolContact Early Head Start Children's Services Manager if screening score show a concernImplement the EHS Curriculum to fidelityComplete DRDP Assessment 4 times a year according to timelineIn partnership with parents / guardian develop child goals using multiple sources of data including but not limited to screening / assessment results, parent / guardian home visitor observations and One Plan / IEP GoalsComplete Family Conference Form within 3 working weeks after the assessment is completed and put in the child's fileOffer copies of screenings, family conference forms, home visit plans, child observations, child health data, health service summaries and referrals after reviewing with parent / guardian and document on home visit planIn partnership with parents / guardians, based on developmental concerns, initiate and document referral process to appropriate agencies / providersAssist in implementing One Plan or Individual Education Plan (IEP), for children with special needsIn partnership with families and appropriate community agencies / providers, participate in and ensure documentation of team meetings, evaluation process, and development of individual plansStaff will document all child development, health, and disability delivery of services and follow upComplete all registration paperwork with enrolled families within program timelineComplete a strength-based family assessment twice a year with all enrolled families according to timeline; update as neededIdentify and describe family goals, document follow-up and progressAssess family resources, provide and record all referrals given to familiesInitiate and complete, in partnership with parent / guardian, child transition activities according to program policiesActively participate in program and family / child staffingParticipate in development and implementation of community partnership activitiesPOSITION REQUIREMENTS :
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or Early Childhood Development preferred2 years relevant experienceWORKING CONDITIONS :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Description
18.25 - $22.99
Salary : $18 - $23
