Early Head Start Home Visitor: Empower Families & Children

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Family gym membership

PTO & paid holidays

403(b) plan

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking an Early Head Start Home Visitor to focus on child development, parental engagement, and social service support in a home-based setting.

You will recruit and enroll eligible families, conduct weekly visits, and connect families with health, nutrition, and education resources while maintaining confidential records and progress reports. This union position offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Must obtain Parents as Teachers certification.
• Mature, sensitive, and able to relate well to infants/toddlers and adults.
• Flexible in work hours to accommodate child and family needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support with recruitment and enrollment of eligible children and families and maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Integrate Head Start services to families and children enrolled in the home-based program.
• Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits modeling developmentally appropriate parent-child education activities.
• Guide and support parents to become effective teachers and advocates for their children.
• Plan and implement monthly group socializations and assist with transportation needs to increase engagement.
• Implement the Parents as Teachers Curriculum in all home-based settings.
• Assess child and family needs and collaborate to establish family goals.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking an Early Head Start Home Visitor to focus on child development, parental engagement, and social service support in a home-based setting.

You will recruit and enroll eligible families, conduct weekly visits, and connect families with health, nutrition, and education resources while maintaining confidential records and progress reports. This union position offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.