Full-time Early Head Start Home Visitor/Family Service Worker

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a Full-time Early Head Start Home Visitor/Family Service Worker to support eligible children and families. This role involves assessing needs and providing consistent support throughout their Early Head Start experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a social service field and the ability to work within high-risk communities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Ability to work in high-risk communities.
• Capacity to support families and children from various cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for children and families enrolled in Early Head Start and Head Start.
• Assess needs and deliver ongoing support for families.
• Handle crises and solve problems collaboratively.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development, education, social work or related field

Tools

Experience with data bases

Job description

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (8:00 am-4:00 pm), Monday-Friday 260 Days/Year

Hourly Salary: $30.36

Purpose Of Position

The Lebanon County Early Head Start Home Visitor/Family Service Worker is responsible for providing supports for eligible children, pregnant women, and their families through the assessment of needs and the provision of ongoing support to children and families throughout their EHS and Head Start experience.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in child development, education, social work or related social service field.

Licenses Required: Valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record.

Other Qualifications: Ability to work in the homes of families residing in high-risk communities.

• Capacity to problem solve, handle crises, and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills including experience working with data bases
• Flexibility with respect to time and days able to work
• Bilingual, preferred