Early Head Start Home Visitor

Chsfl; Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is hiring an Early Head Start Home Visitor in Florida. The role brings education directly into the home, supporting infants, toddlers, and families to build strong beginnings through guidance, screenings, and supportive services.

You'll help parents become their child’s first teachers, promote healthy development from birth through age three, and partner with families to set achievable goals within the Early Head Start program.

Qualifications

• Education & credentials as listed (CDA, 6 college credits in ECE, or a degree with related certification).
• Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable daily access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits using Early Head Start curriculum.
• Facilitate learning experiences for school readiness and healthy development.
• Partner with families to set meaningful goals and family partnership agreements.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments.
• Support growth of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and dual-language learners.
• Provide parent education, coaching, and resources to strengthen family success.
• Connect families to healthcare, community resources, and support services.
• Encourage parent leadership, participation, and engagement in Early Head Start.
• Monitor children's health, nutrition, medical appointments, and progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation, participant records, and program data.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED with CDA

Associate degree in ECE or related coursework

Bachelor's degree in ECE/Child Development/Elementary Education

Other Bachelor's with CDA or approved coursework

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Inspire Learning. Empower Parents. Change a Child's Future From the Very Beginning.

EARLY HEAD START HOME VISITOR

Hourly Rate- $19.73

BUILD BRIDGES TO SUCCESS

At Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe a child's earliest years lay the foundation for lifelong success.

As an Early Head Start Home Visitor, you'll help infants, toddlers, and families build strong beginnings through education, support, encouragement, and meaningful relationships. Every home visit is an opportunity to empower parents, strengthen child development, and create brighter futures for children during the most critical years of growth.

When you join CHS, you're not simply delivering a curriculum. You're partnering with families to help children reach developmental milestones, strengthen parent-child relationships, and build the skills families need to thrive.

If you're passionate about early childhood education, family engagement, and making a lasting impact during a child's first years of life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

YOUR IMPACT

As an Early Head Start Home Visitor, you'll serve as an educator, coach, advocate, and trusted support for families with young children.

You'll bring learning directly into the home, helping parents become their child's first and most important teacher while supporting healthy development from birth through age three.

This role helps ensure children enter school ready to learn, families feel supported and empowered, and communities benefit from stronger foundations for lifelong success.

Your work may include:

• Conducting weekly home visits using the Early Head Start curriculum.
• Facilitating engaging learning experiences that promote school readiness and healthy development.
• Partnering with families to establish meaningful goals and family partnership agreements.
• Conducting developmental screenings and assessments.
• Supporting the growth and development of infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and dual-language learners.
• Providing parent education, coaching, and resources to strengthen family success.
• Connecting families to healthcare, community resources, and support services.
• Encouraging parent leadership, participation, and engagement within the Early Head Start program.
• Monitoring children's health, nutrition, medical appointments, and developmental progress.
• Facilitating group socialization activities that promote family engagement and peer support.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, participant records, and program data.

WHY CHS?

Because meaningful work should come with meaningful support.

• Meaningful Work

Help infants, toddlers, and families build strong foundations that can last a lifetime.

Work alongside passionate early childhood professionals who share your commitment to children and families.

• Time to Recharge

Enjoy generous paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.

• Health & Wellness Support

Access comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

Plan for your future with a 403(b) retirement plan and employer match.

• Professional Growth

Take advantage of training, coaching, certifications, and career advancement opportunities.

Employee discounts, recognition programs, and a mission-driven culture focused on making a difference.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education & Credentials

One of the following qualifies:

• High School Diploma or GED with a Home Visitor/Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related coursework, including at least six college credit hours in Early Childhood or Child Development.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field with certification to work with children from birth through elementary grades.
• Other Bachelor's degrees may qualify with the required CDA credential or approved Early Childhood coursework.

Required Qualifications

• Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Experience working with children from birth to age five.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with young children and families in a human services or early childhood setting.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of early childhood development and family development.
• Knowledge of community resources and support systems.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Effective planning, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU...

• Believe every child deserves a strong start in life.
• Enjoy helping parents recognize their strengths and abilities.
• Love celebrating developmental milestones and child growth.
• Build trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Are passionate about early learning, family engagement, and child development.
• Can balance compassion, accountability, and documentation responsibilities.
• Remain flexible, positive, and solution-focused in changing environments.
• Demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values in everything you do.

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER!

At CHS, your guidance can help a parent become more confident, help a child reach important milestones, and help a family build a brighter future.

Bring your passion for early childhood education, your commitment to family success, and your belief in every child's potential to work that changes lives every day.

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS’s focus on recognizing each child’s potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.

Bring your coordination skills, compassion and community mindset to CHS, and help create stronger connections to care for students and families.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Travel Required

Yes . Multi- County

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