What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child and Family Educator (Home Visitor) - EHS/HS Program, Pediatrics position at UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine?
22694DescriptionSupervised by an Early Childhood Education Supervisor, the Child and Family Educator is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of an individualization program for a specific number of pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families. The Child and Family Educator (Home Visitor) will support pregnant women and parents / guardians in their role as primary caregivers and educators of their infants / toddlers, in meeting their personal goals, and will assist them in achieving self-sufficiency across as wide variety of domains. Must be able to drive / commute to various local locations for home visits.Salary Range : $25.77 – 44.29 HourlyQualificationsRequired :
- Must have one of the following : Minimum 24 units in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; CDA in home visiting or Child Development classes; a California Teacher Credential or a California Teacher Permit; or a comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s / bachelor’s degree.
- Required to hold valid California driver's license, have a driving record that isin accordance with local policies / procedures. Must also have available transportation.
- Pre-employment physical exam and TB clearance. Pre-employment physical exam must state that the individual is physically able to perform the duties in the Job Description.
- Fingerprint screen, criminal record, and child abuse index clearance, sex offender registry check.
- Knowledge of the following : HS / EHS philosophy, goals, principles, objectives, requirements; cornerstones of Child Development, Early Head Start policies and procedures; interviewing techniques, family dynamics, principles of adult learning, and advocacy / intervention concepts; crisis management and referral process; infant / toddler development stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal health and development; and community resources and referral processes.
- Skills in using PC computers, Microsoft Word and Excel, and must type at least 30 words per minute.
- Completion and submission of required personnel forms prior to employment.Physical Requirements :
- Regular handling of items weighing between 10 to 15 pounds, with occasional handling of up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent engaging in bending, reaching, and twisting while performing home visits and socialization sessions.
- Navigation of varying flights of stairs.
- Involvement in kneeling, crawling, and stooping during home visits and socialization.
- Performing tasks that involve writing, typing, and handling small objects (e.g., arts and crafts materials for children).
- Sitting for extended periods, which may exceed one hour, including sitting on the floor for child development activities during home visits and socialization sessions.
- Must have available transportation to travel to work sites and home visits.
- Ability to communicate with parents enrolled in the program.Preferred :
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- 1-2 Years of experience working with infants / toddlers and their families
- B.A. / A.A. Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or related field.
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