Early Head Start Home Visitor – Family Education & Support

Paycom; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,978,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Erie Neighborhood House in Chicago, IL seeks a Home Visitor for the Early Head Start Home Based Program. The Home Visitor will provide developmentally appropriate lessons to families and children and meet with families in the child’s home weekly for an hour and a half, supporting parents as their child’s first teacher.

The role requires a BA or equivalent, with preferred bilingual Spanish skills, and involves documentation, training, and family engagement activities within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a BA in social services or related field; AA/HS with credits acceptable while pursuing AA-degree.
• Must obtain Illinois Gateway ECE credential level 4 within 3 months of employment.
• Licensed/experienced in child care; Parent as Teacher certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans.
• Travel daily from the center to families' homes for visits.
• Engage with children to support social and academic learning.
• Maintain Gateways Registry membership and complete required trainings.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Child development knowledge

Education

BA in Social Service, Human Services, Counseling, or related field

AA or HS diploma with 18 college credits pursuing AA-degree

Illinois Gateway ECE credential level 4 within 3 months

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Erie Neighborhood House in Chicago, IL seeks a Home Visitor for the Early Head Start Home Based Program. The Home Visitor will provide developmentally appropriate lessons to families and children and meet with families in the child’s home weekly for an hour and a half, supporting parents as their child’s first teacher.

The role requires a BA or equivalent, with preferred bilingual Spanish skills, and involves documentation, training, and family engagement activities within a supportive team