Early Head Start Home Visitor

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Mayetta (KS); On-site; USD 28,199 - 32,428; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid birthday leave

Generous 401(k) matching program

Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans

Job summary

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, KS is seeking an Early Head Start Home Visitor. This full-time role supports the developmental needs of children by collaborating with families and childcare providers. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience in psychology, childcare, or social work, along with a CDA credential or equivalent.

Benefits include weekly pay, holiday pay, and vacation leave, plus a generous 401(k) matching program. This position is grant funded and contingent upon renewal.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relatable experience in Psychology, childcare, or social work.
• Home-based CDA or comparable credential is required.
• Valid driver's license free of occupational restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the parental role in child development.
• Work as a team between families and childcare providers.
• Develop community linkages for services needed.

Skills

Childcare experience

Psychology knowledge

Social work experience

Education

Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential

Associate degree in early childcare education or related field

Job description

Tier: 1

Department: Child Care

Supervisor: Early Head Start/Head Start Program Manager

Location: 15380 K Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $20.47 - $23.54

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role

The Early Head Start Home Visitor assures that through a planned program of experiences, the parental role as the principal influence in the child's development will be supported and enhanced to meet individual differences and needs of each child and family in the home-based program. The EHS Home Visitor will work as a team between the families and childcare providers (home and center) to give support and assistance to recognize the family strengths and to develop linkages and relationships within the community for any services needed. This position is a full-time grant funded position and is contingent upon renewal of the grant.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

One or Two years of relatable experience in Psychology, childcare, or social work

Education

Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate degree program in early childcare education or a related field.

Driving Requirements

Valid driver's license free of occupational restrictions. Must be insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.