Bilingual Child and Family Educator

Health Federation of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical with vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days

Zusammenfassung

Health Federation of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Child/Family Advocate to provide health, nutrition, and child development education. This role involves conducting weekly home visits to prepare children for school and supporting families through a multidisciplinary approach.

The ideal candidate will hold a Child Development Associate credential and have experience with infants, toddlers, and low-income communities. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifikationen

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers or equivalent.
• Associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
• Experience providing direct service to low-income families.

Aufgaben

• Conduct weekly home visits to enrolled children and their families.
• Document communication with parents about home visits.
• Plan nutrition activities during home visits.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills in English and Spanish

Experience with low-income families

Child development knowledge

Ability to work with diverse populations

Team collaboration skills

Ausbildung

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Associate degree in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to improve access to and quality of health care services for underserved and vulnerable individuals and families.

Since 1983, The Health Federation has served as a network of the community health centers in southeastern Pennsylvania, providing a forum for the region’s federally qualified health centers and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to collaborate and mobilize resources for their shared goals of improving the health of the population by expanding access to high quality care.

Job Description

Job Summary

Conducts weekly home visits to assigned pregnant women, children and their families to provide health, nutrition and child development education in an effort to prepare children for school. The Child/Family Advocate is a member of an interdisciplinary team consisting of a social worker, family involvement specialist, registered nurse, and health and nutrition coordinator.

Job Specifications

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits to implement an individualized curriculum to prepare enrolled children birth to three for school and to prepare prenatal women for delivery.
• Document and track all communication with parents regarding home visits and services provided.
• Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in all appropriate training and meetings.
• Encourage parents to attend parent meetings and assist with transportation when necessary.
• Integrate health services during home visits and collaborate with health services staff in tracking the health status of children.
• Maintain and periodically update family information throughout the program year.
• Provide guidance and assistance in the planning and participation in twice monthly parent/child group socializations.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment of children with appropriate assessment tools.
• Plan one nutrition activity per month during a home visit/group socialization in collaboration with the health and nutrition coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality of workplace information according to HFP and Early Head Start policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers or an equivalent credential that addresses compatible competencies.
• Associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or social services related field.

Skills and Experience

• Experience providing direct service to low‑income families with multiple biopsychosocial risks.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers as well as teens and young adults.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Mature personality including adaptability, flexibility, non‑judgmental attitude, resourcefulness, energy, dependability, friendliness, and confidence.
• Familiarity with community resources and skills to link families with appropriate services, in collaboration with a social worker.
• Knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education.
• Standard office setting with extended periods at workstation and periodic use of office equipment.

Position Type and Work Schedule

Full‑time position; typical hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Flex office schedule options available with supervisor approval.

Travel

Local travel to multiple sites and community meetings, occasionally.

Physical Demands

Work performed within an urban environment. Exposure to common childhood illnesses such as colds or flu. Physical demands include some activity that includes sitting, prolonged standing and/or walking, and handling moderate weight objects (up to 30 lb).

Salary and Benefits

• Medical with vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life, AD&D and long‑term care insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a company contribution.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday.
• Employee assistance program.

Eligibility and participation are handled consistent with plan documents and HFP policy.

The Health Federation of Philadelphia (HFP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.