Early Head Start Home Visitor-Dekalb

Mybrightpoint; Waterloo (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mybrightpoint is seeking an Early Head Start Home Visitor to partner with families in the home, helping parents foster learning opportunities and strengthen parenting skills. The role emphasizes using the home as the primary learning environment and guiding child growth.

You will conduct developmental screenings, coordinate health services, and support families toward self-sufficiency while modeling respectful, supportive interactions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Social Services, or a related field.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education or home visiting preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; able to work in an online database.
• Ability to work outside the office with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
• Must obtain Home Visitor CDA within 12 months of hire.
• Must become certified in First Aid and CPR within twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Work weekly with parents to improve parenting skills and use the home as a learning environment.
• Assist families to create a safe, secure environment supporting child development.
• Screen infants/toddlers using ASQ within 45 days of enrollment.
• Help families obtain medical and dental care and maintain EPSDT schedules.
• Develop self-sufficiency goals with families.
• Develop warm, respectful relationships modeling positive interactions.
• Conduct ongoing development assessments with parents and plan sequential activities.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Word and Excel

Online database

Confidentiality

Flexible hours

Driver's license (Indiana)

Self-motivation

Education

Associate degree in Education

Associate degree in Social Services

Related field degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Online database

Job description

POSITION: Early Head Start Home Visitor

LOCATION: Brightpoint Head Start

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible for helping the parent(s) in their home weekly to improve their parenting skills and assisting them in the use of the home as the child's primary learning environment. The Home Visitor will work with the parent(s) to provide learning opportunities that enhance their child's growth and development.

1. Work with parent(s) and pregnant women to provide a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active and encouraged toward self-discipline, self-motivation and self-actualization. Assist parents to develop and work toward child development goals.
2. Screen infant/toddler using Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening tool within 45 days of enrollment.
3. Assist families in obtaining a medical and dental home and to maintain an up to date schedule of EPSDT health recommendations.
4. Complete family self-sufficiency screen and assist families to develop goals to move toward self-sufficiency.
5. Develop a warm, caring relationship with each child and parent in his or her group that is based on mutual respect and serves as a model to the child for his/her relationship with others.
6. Complete an ongoing child development assessment with parent(s) to assess child's development and works with them to plan and implement developmentally sequential activities in which each child can experience success and build confidence in his or her own abilities and worth.
7. Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess minimum of an Associate Degree in Education, Social Services or related field.
2. Work experience in Early Childhood Education and/or home visiting preferred.
3. Strong oral (speaking and listening) and written communication skills.
4. Must have good knowledge of Word and Excel and be able to work in an online database.
5. Ability to work outside the office with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications and records.
7. Must obtain the Home Visitors CDA within 12 months of hire.
8. Must become certified in First Aid and CPR within twelve (12) months of employment.
9. Ability to relate well with staff, visitors, and clients, including individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, particularly low income.
10. Must be willing to work some flexible hours, including evenings, when requested.
11. When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.