Early Head Start Astoria - Home Visitor (Full Time)

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Home Visitor to provide essential services to children and families in the home setting. The role includes weekly visits, education, and development assessments, with a focus on safeguarding and family collaboration.

Responsibilities involve coordinating with families, documenting progress, and connecting with community resources. The position supports Spanish-speaking families and requires child development knowledge and experience in early childhood settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and plan to obtain Home Visitor CDA or equivalent coursework.
• 1 year of experience working with children.
• Knowledge in child safety, nutrition, child health, family dynamics, and adult learning principles.
• Experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Ability to motivate people and work in diverse and challenging situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits to young children and their families, including resource referral and safety/risk assessments.
• Provide education and support services and carry out curriculum for child development in the home and during group socialization experiences.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children's development.
• Collaborate with families to establish family development goals and document this process in family partnership agreements.
• Act as liaison between community resources and families and escort families to and from activities as needed.
• Utilize data management systems to complete required documentation.
• Works with staff to schedule disabilities and/or mental health appointments for children and parents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Independent work

Spanish language support

Child development knowledge

Motivation in diverse settings

Education

High School Diploma

Home Visitor CDA plan

Job description

This position includes a $1,200 Sign on Bonus!

Summary

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing necessary services to children and families at the home of the participant.

Essential Functions

• Conduct weekly home visits to young children and their families. This may include resource referral, monitoring physical and mental health status, monitoring home environment and conducting safety and risk assessments
• Provide education and support services to families. Carry out "curriculum" for child development in the context of the home and during group "socialization" experiences.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children's development.
• Collaborate with families to establish family development goals and document this collaborative process in family partnership agreements.
• Act as liaison and advocate between community resources and families and escort families when appropriate to and from community resources or other activities.
• Utilize data management systems to complete required documentation of necessary data.
• Works in cooperation with staff to schedule disabilities and/or mental health appointments for children and parents as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and study plan to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate or equivalent coursework
• 1 year of experience working with children
• Knowledge in one of the following: child safety, nutrition, child health, family dynamics, and adult learning principles.
• Experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Ability to motivate people and work in diverse and challenging situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish.

Qualifications Preferred

• Home Visitor Child Development Associate

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.

EOE M/F/D/V