Head Start Home-Based Visitor: Family Engagement Specialist

Northern Arizona Council of Governments; St. Johns (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency Paid Health, Dental, Vision

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments is hiring for an Early Head Start Home Based Visitor in St. Johns, AZ. The role involves coordinating and delivering home-based Head Start services to families, planning monthly activities, and conducting regular home visits with detailed documentation.

Strong English communication and ability to work with diverse families are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with a CDA, or AA/36 credits in Human Development or ECE; a BA/BS is

Qualifications

• Experience and training equivalent to high school diploma or GED and a CDA certificate; or an AA degree, or 36 college credit hours in Human Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Development or Social Services and bilingual proficiency are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides home-based families with information on all Head Start components: education, health, social services, nutrition, parent involvement, and special needs.
• Develops family activities with parents and provides a monthly calendar of parent activities, socialization/play group sessions, and home visits.
• Plans and prepares for weekly home visits with parents.
• Conducts the required minimum number of visits and documents each session.
• Works with parents to develop and implement an educational program including bilingual/multicultural approaches and IEP/IFSP.

Skills

Oral and written English communication

Supervising adults and facilitating

Bondable

Infant/toddler issues knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED + CDA certificate

AA degree or 36 college credits in Human Development or ECE

Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Development or Social Services

Bilingual proficiency preferred

Job description

Northern Arizona Council of Governments is hiring for an Early Head Start Home Based Visitor in St. Johns, AZ. The role involves coordinating and delivering home-based Head Start services to families, planning monthly activities, and conducting regular home visits with detailed documentation.

Strong English communication and ability to work with diverse families are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with a CDA, or AA/36 credits in Human Development or ECE; a BA/BS is