Family Educator

BlakeArizona; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403(b) with 50% employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Life and Short-term Disability insurance

Employer paid life insurance and EAP

Job summary

BlakeArizona in Sierra Vista is seeking a dedicated Home Visitor to mentor families and support child development for children ages birth to three. The ideal candidate will assess family strengths and needs while maintaining thorough documentation of progress and goals.

This full-time role requires collaboration with families to provide resources for independence and self-sufficiency. The position offers a range of benefits including medical insurance and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and families is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assess strengths and needs of each family and document the process.
• Plan and conduct home visits with parents for ten-twelve families.
• Facilitate ongoing discussions regarding child development with families.
• Collaborate with families to identify resources toward self-sufficiency.
• Participate in professional development and maintain agency communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Home Visitor Child Development Associate or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

About the Company

Easterseals Blake Foundation is celebrating 75 years of continued service in Arizona. We have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties in Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day?

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403(b) and a 50% employer match up to 3%
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Short‑term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

General Position Description

Mentor families to become their child’s first teachers, working with families with children ages birth to three year’s old, as well as expectant mothers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess strengths, capacities and needs of each family. Assist in identification of family achievements and goals. Follow‑up on these achievements and goals and encourage further progress. Document the process in family partnership agreements.
• Actively engage in recruitment efforts to maintain enrollment and waiting list. Responsible for ensuring full enrollment of their case load.
• Plan, conduct, evaluate, and document weekly home visits with parents (minimum 1.5 hours each) for ten‑twelve families. Complete Home Visit Plans weekly and submit to supervisor monthly. Complete and submit all required paperwork within required timeframes (end of month reports, Child Plus data, accident reports, assessments, early intervention documentation, etc.).
• Identify resources and connections families can utilize to achieve progress toward goals, independence, and self‑sufficiency. Assist families in obtaining identified services and coaches, and collaborate with families to understand referral processes. Follow up with families on referral results and satisfaction level.
• Promote parental involvement and implementation of all aspects with the Early Head Start program (program curriculum, parent involvement, governance, health, nutrition, safety, and family services). Support families to understand and complete all health, safety and nutrition requirements for the program.
• Collaborate with families to regularly complete developmental screening and assessment of the enrolled child(ren).
• Provide intentional, collaborative, safe, and high‑quality group experiences with parents, community volunteers, and children. Regularly plan, deliver, and evaluate bi‑monthly group socialization experiences with parents.
• Share individual child information with parents on a regular basis; facilitate ongoing meaningful discussion of the child with family; and assist the family to advocate for their child(ren).
• Transport families when appropriate to and from community resources or other activities.
• Assist the family to plan for transition from family‑based program to center‑based and other educational programs.
• Participate in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings. Maintain comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies. Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Early Childhood, Special Education), Social Work, Family Studies or closely related field preferred. Experience working with young children and families required. Non‑related degrees may be considered if 21 credits of Early Childhood Education or related field are reflected in transcript with funder approval. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Regulatory

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two minor moving violations or one accident within the past three years. Three years of driving experience required.
• Transportation to attend home visits on a daily basis, training, and to perform other work‑related activities. Organizational vehicles may not be available at all times.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and regular checks for the duration of the employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides).
• CPR and First Aid certification or obtain within 3 months from start (employer provides).
• Food Handlers Card or obtain within 1 month from start.
• Initial and current negative (within 12 months) TB test result (employer provides).
• Physical exam required before start (employer provided).
• Provide immunization statement before start.

Skills, Job Knowledge, and Abilities

Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for all that reach out to the Department. Must be self‑directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity. Excellent customer service in stressful situations. Maintains a professional appearance, communications, and actions. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to approach work with families in an empathetic, non‑judgmental, respectful, and professional manner. Knowledge of Office of Head Start’s policies, practices, and performance standards. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices for working with young children; family dynamics and family‑centered practices; and community resources and networking. Possess a high level of computer proficiency.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Client in‑home and office environment with multiple interruptions in person and through computer and phone. Will work outside and inside environments, as needed. Daily travel to client homes and other locations. Interacts with employees and members of the public on a daily basis. May lift normal office equipment and materials up to 25 lbs. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and to assess the wellbeing of clients and children. Able to speak clearly in conversations and general communications. Hearing ability for communication in person, phone, and/or other electronic methods. Manual dexterity for typing and writing. Able to stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, ascend and descend stairs, stand and sit for long periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, skills, job knowledge, responsibilities, and/or qualifications. EBF reserves the right to revise the job description or to assign other duties to this position. This job description is not intended to create a contract or property right to continued employment between the employee and EBF.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, require assistance or reasonable accommodations while seeking employment, please contact the Human Resource Department at [e-mail] or call 520-327-1529 ext. 7000.