Early Head Start Home Visitor

Opportunities For Otsego, Inc.; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Health, dental, vision benefits

HSA contributions

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (Talkspace

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. seeks an Early Head Start Home Visitor in Oneonta, NY. You will conduct weekly home visits, guide parents as their child’s first teacher, and connect families to healthcare and supports.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, a Family Development Credential within 18 months, and a NY driver’s license with a reliable vehicle. Flexible hours and agency vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in human services or related field.
• Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire.
• Valid NY driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits to enrolled families and organize monthly family engagement events.
• Guide parents to be their child’s first teacher and promote learning at home with activities.
• Link families to community supports, healthcare, and resources based on needs.
• Promote program participation by outreach events and maintaining community provider relationships.

Skills

Home visiting

Community outreach

Parent engagement

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field

Family Development Credential (FDC)

Job description

The leader in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities.

Main Line: 607.433.8000
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3 West Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Opportunities for Otsego - also known as OFO - has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support and administration in over a dozen programs. OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helpings to change lives in our community and are offered:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program, including FREE Talkspace Go resources
• Merit-based increases and annual COLA
• Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities
• A technology-rich environment
• Comfortable and private breastfeeding/pumping areas

Opportunities for Otsego is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities for Otsego participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all newly hired employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Position:Early Head Start Home Visitor

Location: Oneonta, NY

Job Id:435

# of Openings:1

Early Head Start
Early Head Start is seeking compassionate "go-getters" to build relationships with parents and provide home-based services that promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of infants and toddlers.

As Home Visitor you will:

• Conduct weekly home visits to enrolled families and organize monthly family engagement events
• Guide parents to be their child's first teacher and promote the home as a primary learning environment by introducing parents and other family members to fun educational activities and curriculum
• Link families and children to community supports, healthcare, and other resources based on their strengths and needs
• Promote program participation by attending outreach events, canvasing neighborhoods, and maintaining relationships with community service providers

This is a year-round position offering flexible hours and access to an agency vehicle/mileage reimbursement for travel within Otsego County. Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development Credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of experience in an early childhood program; valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Pay Range Guide:

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

This website is supported by Grant Number C1002760 from the Office of Community Services and Grant Number 02CH013070 from the Office of Head Start both within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration or Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families, the Office of Community Services, and the Office of Head Start.