Empowering Early Head Start Home Visitor

Union County Community Action (UCCA); Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance and Short‑

401(k) after one year

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Annual & Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) is seeking an Early Head Start Home Visitor to work directly with pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers in Monroe, NC. The role involves building relationships, delivering child development and parent education, and connecting families with resources in their own homes.

Starting rate is $19.70 per hour with an estimated annual salary of $40,976. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm (40 hours/week).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• One to three years of related experience and/or training.
• Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use required computer systems.
• Ability to travel within the assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits with assigned Early Head Start families.
• Partner with parents to plan engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
• Coach and support parents in their role in their child's learning and development.
• Assess children's progress and develop individualized learning objectives.
• Plan and facilitate group socialization activities for children and families.
• Provide family education on parenting, health and safety, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, budgeting, and other identified needs.
• Develop Family Partnership Agreements and help families work toward their goals.
• Connect families with community resources and follow up on referrals.
• Support families in obtaining appropriate health screenings, well-child care, dental care, immunizations, and other services.
• Recruit eligible families for UCCA programs.
• Maintain accurate family records and enter required information into ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Collaborate with families, program staff, consultants, and community partners to coordinate services.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL

Travel willingness

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) is seeking an Early Head Start Home Visitor to work directly with pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers in Monroe, NC. The role involves building relationships, delivering child development and parent education, and connecting families with resources in their own homes.

Starting rate is $19.70 per hour with an estimated annual salary of $40,976. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm (40 hours/week).