Family & Early Learning Support Advocate

Kodiak Area Native Association; Alaska; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 7% employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Health, dental & vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Housing assistance (relocation)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Home Visitor to provide home-based child and family development support to enrolled families in Kodiak. Working within the Parents as Teachers model, you will partner with parents and child care providers to strengthen early learning, promote positive parenting, and connect families with resources.

This role supports school readiness and healthy family outcomes in the community, conducts home visits, leads parent education, and helps with screenings,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of supervised work with young children and/or parents.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to connect families with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts home-based visits with assigned families and engages parents in educational activities.
• Encourages strong family relationships and supports parents' ability to assist child development at home.
• Delivers instruction to parents on behavior management, development, and early learning activities.
• Provides trainings to State of Alaska licensed Child Care Providers and KANA-approved providers.
• Completes program intake forms, assessments, and required documentation.
• Plans and facilitates group connections for families and gathers feedback.

Skills

Basic knowledge

Child development

Community resources

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years experience with young children/parents

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Home Visitor to provide home-based child and family development support to enrolled families in Kodiak. Working within the Parents as Teachers model, you will partner with parents and child care providers to strengthen early learning, promote positive parenting, and connect families with resources.

This role supports school readiness and healthy family outcomes in the community, conducts home visits, leads parent education, and helps with screenings,