Educator, Home Based Family

Lifesteps, Inc.; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Beaver Falls is seeking an Educator for Home Based Family services. The role involves providing child development services and support to families with infants and toddlers, implementing educational curricula, and connecting families with community resources. This full-time position offers a structured schedule with no evenings or weekends, and includes a company vehicle for home visits. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families!

Benefits

100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time

12 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

403 (b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences.
• Knowledge in infant/toddler development and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide child development services and supportive services to families.
• Connect families with community partners for social services.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Educator, Home Based Family role at Lifesteps, Inc.

Position Summary

Early Head Start Home Visitor positions are responsible for providing child development services and supportive services to families with infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers. The Home Visitor / Family Educator will work with typically developing children and children with disabilities to effectively implement the Early Head Start home-based curriculum.

Home Visitors connect families with community partners to provide social services, as needed, on topics such as health services, child socializations, child advocacy, crisis intervention, parent involvement training, etc. Documentation is also a large portion of the Family Educator role.

The Home Visitors report to the office each day (located in Chippewa / Beaver Falls) and then drive the company vehicle to the home visiting appointments in Beaver County. Family educators build trusting relationships and are advocates for the pregnant moms and babies they are supporting.

Full-time positions work a schedule of Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. No Evenings, No Weekends. No Holidays. Company Vehicle Provided for use during the work day.

Position Requirements

• Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Family Relations, Counseling, Special Education, Social Work or Human Services (or related field).
• Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children's progress
• Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with the appropriate agencies and services.
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks or Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Current driver's license and the ability to travel for business.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

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