Bilingual Home Visitor

Astor Services Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation annually

13 paid holidays

4 personal days

1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days

Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance

Eligible for agency medical and dental plan

New longevity incentives

Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals

Room for growth and advancement

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. in Poughkeepsie is seeking a Home Visitor to provide quality services to pregnant women, infants, and families in Early Head Start Programs. Key responsibilities include maintaining confidential records, assisting families with health services, and creating Transition Plans. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and bilingual English/Spanish skills. A supportive environment with opportunities for growth is offered, alongside competitive benefits like paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential records on each child and family.
• Work with families to obtain necessary health services.
• Create a Transition Plan for each child with the family.
• Provide developmental opportunities for children.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Power Point

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred

Job description

Description

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing quality services for pregnant women, infants, and families in Early Head Start Programs through home visits, socializations, and family advocacy according to Head Start Performance Standards and Agency philosophy. This position follows the school schedule (42 weeks annually with summer off).

Job Responsibilities

• The Home Visitor maintains confidential and up-to-date records on each child and family according to program standards. This includes completing all intake paperwork, updating Emergency Releases, and maintaining a waiting list.
• The Home Visitor works with families to obtain necessary health services and that assistance is obtained for any health or nutritional need, working with the EHS nurse as needed.
• The Home Visitor is knowledgeable about educational and community resources and refers families, and when necessary advocates with these resources on behalf of the family.
• The Home Visitor works with each family to create a Transition Plan for each child.
• For Home base children, the Home Visitor and parent complete ongoing developmental assessments, and together plan ways to individualize child development activities to support each child and family.
• The Home Visitor utilizes curriculum resources to offer monthly nutritional and dental information and regularly provides developmental opportunities in using household materials for experiences with literacy, music, sensory, small and large motor development.
• The Home Visitor provides information on prenatal needs to pregnant women enrolled in the program.

What we provide

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Requirements

You must have

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

You should have

• Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred.
• Must be comfortable going into the homes of clients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.