Family-Centered Home Visitor for Early Learning

Community Teamwork Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Teamwork Inc. in Lowell, MA seeks an eager early childhood professional to oversee compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start regulations and to support families through case management, planning and referrals.

The role involves designing curricula with families to meet school readiness goals, collaborating with caregivers on income, housing, safety and education, and promoting parental involvement in governance and community resources while upholding CTI's values of equity, integrity

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education, Human Services or related field.
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills in basic software and data collection systems.
• Evidence of Mantoux test, physical exam, and MMR vaccine.
• CORI/DCF review prior to employment including fingerprinting
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to Head Start/Early Head Start.
• Support and serve as a resource to the families and work with them in assessing their strengths, interests and needs, following program case management systems and timelines, considering family structure and ethnic/cultural diversity in the home; make referrals as appropriate.
• Design, plan and implement curriculum with families that meet group and individual child needs and ensure school readiness goals.
• Collaborate with parents around goals related to income, employment, housing, safety, education, parenting skills and child development to enhance parenting skills and life management.
• Encourage and support parental participation in home and socialization activities and other community-based resources.
• Encourage parents to engage in the program through Policy Council and other opportunities.
• Maintain accurate, integrated and current case records through the management information system.
• Work as a liaison between referred families and the Department of Children & Families to protect the rights of children, families and staff from abuse and neglect.
• Participate in program recruitment and partner with community agencies regarding services.
• Seek professional skill development and growth through related trainings and educational activities.
• Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Community Teamwork Inc. in Lowell, MA seeks an eager early childhood professional to oversee compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start regulations and to support families through case management, planning and referrals.

The role involves designing curricula with families to meet school readiness goals, collaborating with caregivers on income, housing, safety and education, and promoting parental involvement in governance and community resources while upholding CTI's values of equity, integrity