Family Visitor - Empower Early Learning (Hybrid, FT)

Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

9 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance in Maine is seeking a full-time Family Visitor to join the Maine Families program in Greater Portland. The role involves home visits, family goal planning, and sharing child development information.

The position is hybrid, with a mix of virtual and in-person work from the South Portland office. A Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is required, plus one year of experience with young children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, Early Childhood Education, or related field required.
• A minimum of one year of paid experience working with young children (ages zero through five) and families.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to speak multiple languages (French, Lingala, Spanish, or Portuguese) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with parents and caregivers in their homes to create and make progress toward family goals.
• Help families understand their child’s development and support the parent-child relationship.
• Provide developmental screenings and share parent-child activities.
• Connect families to community resources through referrals.
• Plan and provide play groups and other connection-based events for families.
• Deliver quality services in accordance with Maine Families Standards of Practice and policy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services / Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The Opportunity Alliance in Maine is seeking a full-time Family Visitor to join the Maine Families program in Greater Portland. The role involves home visits, family goal planning, and sharing child development information.

The position is hybrid, with a mix of virtual and in-person work from the South Portland office. A Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is required, plus one year of experience with young children and families.