Early Head Start Home Visitor - Baltimore County

The Y in Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland seeks a Head Start Family Home Visitor to provide child development, family services, and health services to families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women under Head Start standards.

You will conduct home visits, developmental screenings and ongoing assessments, and develop family learning plans with parental involvement to support school readiness. A degree in child development or related field and experience with diverse communities are valued.

Qualifications

• Interest in the well-being and education of young children.
• Clear communication and listening to families and colleagues.
• Ability to problem solve and handle crises in diverse settings.
• Willingness to work with families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in child development, education, social sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide child development, social services, health services, parent support and parent involvement services.
• Perform home visits, socializations, advocacy and crisis intervention per Head Start standards.
• Develop individual learning plans for each child with parental involvement.
• Help families identify concerns, priorities, and resources to support school readiness.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Crisis intervention

Cultural competency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in child development or related field

Job description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

How This Role Contributes To The Y’s Mission

As a Y Head Start Family Home Visitor, you will provide child development services, social services, health services, parent support and parent involvement services to families including home visits, socializations, advocacy and crisis intervention in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Y of Central Maryland Child Care Philosophy and local licensing regulations. You will implement a family centered approach to assist families to build on their strengths and develop family partnership agreements to support families in identifying their concerns, priorities, and resources. You will provide resources on child development, parenting education and family support on home visits to families of infants/toddlers and pregnant women. You will conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments of infants and toddlers to determine motor, language, social, cognitive and emotional skills and will develop an individual learning plan for each child with parental assistance. As a Y Head Start Family Home Visitor, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants and their families who are economically disadvantaged and help them prepare for success in school and life.

This Work Is Right For You If You Have

• An interest in the well-being and education of young children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• At minimum of 2 years prior experience working with children and families in a human service setting
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
• The desire to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds
• A bachelors or associates degree in child development, education, social sciences or related field

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.