Head Start Family Educator | Mon-Fri Home Visits

Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Background checks & driver’s license

Job summary

Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries is seeking a Head Start/ Early Head Start Educator in Bedford County. You will plan and implement family-centered services for children birth to five and pregnant mothers, including home visits and group activities.

The role requires strong collaboration with families and community partners to promote self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. You will maintain records, assist with curriculum planning, and support recruitment and transition activities while

Qualifications

• Requires a home-based Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and experience in social work or family services preferred.
• Willingness to engage with families and maintain records per program procedures.
• Ability to work with expected ages birth to five and pregnant mothers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and implement service plans for each family.
• Conduct home visits and group sessions with children birth to five and their families.
• Maintain accurate records of visits, sessions, contacts and services.
• Coordinate with school personnel and families for schedules and transitions.
• Support recruitment, intake and completion of needs assessments with families.
• Monitor children’s growth and progress using developmental tools and teach parents about child development.
• Refer suspected special needs to coordinators and assist with treatment plan implementation.

Skills

Social work

Family services

Home visits

Education

Home-based CDA

Job description

Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries is seeking a Head Start/ Early Head Start Educator in Bedford County. You will plan and implement family-centered services for children birth to five and pregnant mothers, including home visits and group activities.

The role requires strong collaboration with families and community partners to promote self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. You will maintain records, assist with curriculum planning, and support recruitment and transition activities while