Bilingual Home Visitor & Parent Educator

Family-Focus; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Focus in Aurora seeks a Home Visitor (Parent Educator) to deliver home visiting services and parent education to families in the PAT program. The role collaborates with a PAT Supervisor, conducts assessments, and follows program guidelines to support child development and family well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in Human Services or related field, is bilingual in Spanish/English, and can travel extensively, including some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or related field required.
• Experience in child development, early childhood education, social work, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of community.
• Requires extensive local travel and some evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services including parent/child interaction activities to families.
• Provide support, education, and information on child development, parenting, and family education through home and center-based services.
• Follow PAT curriculum guidelines and funder requirements.
• Conduct family assessments to determine needs for case management and referrals and IFSP development.
• Conduct developmental screenings, home-based and center-based services, referrals and advocacy.
• Support families in reaching identified goals and help parents develop tools for their child's health development.
• Prepare and submit documentation and maintain client records per standards and funder requirements.
• Assist in recruiting eligible families for home visiting program and manage caseload.

Skills

Clear communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Written communication

Community knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Family Focus in Aurora seeks a Home Visitor (Parent Educator) to deliver home visiting services and parent education to families in the PAT program. The role collaborates with a PAT Supervisor, conducts assessments, and follows program guidelines to support child development and family well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in Human Services or related field, is bilingual in Spanish/English, and can travel extensively, including some evenings/weekends.