Head Start Family Visitor: In-Home Education & Support

Gads Hill Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gads Hill Center is seeking a Head Start Home Visitor to plan and deliver educational activities in homes and social settings for families with children aged three to five.

You will conduct weekly home visits, support parents as first teachers, and connect families to community resources through a collaborative team. A CDA or higher credential is required, plus a valid driver's license and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum CDA or comparable credential.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English required.
• Valid Driver’s License with dependable insured car.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements educational plans using the Creative Curriculum and Parents as Teachers.
• Conducts weekly one-on-one home visits for 90 minutes and two monthly group activities.
• Assists parents in becoming the primary educators and plans Parent Committee meetings.
• Administers developmental assessments and documents progress.
• Identifies and connects families to community resources with Family Support Staff as needed.
• Participates in outreach events and agency meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent credential

Gateway Family Specialist Credential level 3

Job description

Gads Hill Center is seeking a Head Start Home Visitor to plan and deliver educational activities in homes and social settings for families with children aged three to five.

You will conduct weekly home visits, support parents as first teachers, and connect families to community resources through a collaborative team. A CDA or higher credential is required, plus a valid driver's license and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.