Family Educator - Home Visits & Parent Empowerment

East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation; Ottawa (KS); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN) is seeking a Home Visitor to provide home-based services to participating families, collaborating with coordinators to ensure Head Start program standards are met. You will conduct weekly visits and support parents as primary educators while promoting health, development, and family goals.

This 12-month, non-exempt position requires an associate degree or higher in a related field, knowledge of Head Start standards, and strong

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, social work, psychology or other closely related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state, and local regulations, preferred.
• Be able to pass required KBI, background and health tests.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Bi-Lingual desired.
• Must be able to participate in daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and comply with ECKAN insurance standards, as applicable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General office and computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Conduct weekly 90 minute home visits with the children and families.
• Work with and support parents as the primary educators of their children.
• Educate parents regarding children’s medical, mental, dental, and nutritional health needs.
• Provide parents education regarding the development needs of their children.
• Screen and assess children’s development on an ongoing basis.
• Support families in creating individualized child and family development goals.
• Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and Head Start activities.
• Provide support, crises intervention, and referrals to local resources for family needs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of home visits and other relevant activities.
• Work with Coordinators for Parent meetings and social events.
• Establish and provide outreach with community partners.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the agency.
• Support the ECKAN code of ethical conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality of all agency information.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records per policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Head Start standards knowledge

Communication skills

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Formation

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Outils

Office software

General office equipment

Description du poste

East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN) is seeking a Home Visitor to provide home-based services to participating families, collaborating with coordinators to ensure Head Start program standards are met. You will conduct weekly visits and support parents as primary educators while promoting health, development, and family goals.

This 12-month, non-exempt position requires an associate degree or higher in a related field, knowledge of Head Start standards, and strong