Child & Family Home Visitor Apprentice

Scacwv; West Virginia; On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is hiring a Home Visitor Trainee to support families with young children and pregnant women in Wayne County, WV. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt role with hourly pay of $11.81.

The position focuses on collaborative planning for each child, weekly visit and activity planning, promoting family well-being, and helping parents engage in trainings and school readiness activities while maintaining child development goals.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Must obtain a Home-Based CDA within 14 months of hire.
• Desire to work with young children and pregnant women.
• Self-motivated with ability to work without direct supervision.
• Writing skills.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.
• Must obtain or maintain current CPR, First Aid, driver’s license (if required by the program), and any other necessary credentials.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with staff to be actively engaged in developing a plan for each child based on individual needs.
• Assist the Home Visitor to develop weekly home visit and weekly activity plans based on child's assessment and identified family needs.
• Assist in promoting family well‑being, positive parenting, families as lifelong educators and learners, family engagement in transitions, connections to peers and community, and families as advocates and leaders.
• Assist the Home Visitor in using positive guidance techniques to direct behavior and in developing children’s confidence and self‑esteem.
• Maintain supplies and equipment used in the home in a safe and clean manner.
• Assist the Home Visitor to encourage parents to engage and participate in parent meetings, training, and school readiness activities.
• Participate in group activities/socialization for children and parents.
• Assist pregnant women to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy environment to raise their child.
• Assist the Home Visitor in promoting interaction and language use among children and between children and adults.
• Assist the Home Visitor to provide activities that promote the development of communication skills of infants and toddlers by providing opportunities for each child to interact with others.
• Assist the Home Visitor in the development of the physical skills of infants and toddlers, including gross motor skills, such as grasping, pulling, pushing, crawling, walking, and climbing.
• Assist the Home Visitor in completing a developmental assessment and Behavior Checklist for each child.

Skills

Self-motivated

Writing skills

Valid driver’s license

CPR/First Aid credentials

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is hiring a Home Visitor Trainee to support families with young children and pregnant women in Wayne County, WV. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt role with hourly pay of $11.81.

The position focuses on collaborative planning for each child, weekly visit and activity planning, promoting family well-being, and helping parents engage in trainings and school readiness activities while maintaining child development goals.