Head Start Home Visitor – Rock County (32 – 40...

SMOC; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Simple IRA / 401(k) match

Job summary

SMOC Head Start seeks a Home Visitor to work with Rock County families, conducting prenatal and in-home visits to support young children’s development and parent involvement.

The role emphasizes partnership with families, linking them to community services, and promoting early learning and healthy family routines in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Infant‑Toddler CDA, Family Service Credential, or willingness to obtain within first year of hire is required.
• One or more years’ experience working with young children and parents.
• Parent or past parent of Head Start child preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license and up-to-date insurance on their vehicle (a driver report will be requested with our insurance company).
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Promote children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development through prenatal and in-home visits.
• Support parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
• Coordinate with community and agency resources to ensure families receive comprehensive services.

Skills

Parent engagement

Early childhood basics

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Infant‑Toddler CDA / Family Service Credential

1+ year experience with young children and parents

Tools

Driver’s license

Auto insurance

Job description

Head Start Home Visitor – Rock County (32 – 40 hours/week)

Overview

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most.

At SMOC Head Start, we believe every child deserves a strong start and every family deserves a trusted partner. As a Head Start Home Visitor, you'll build meaningful relationships with families, providing personalized early childhood education, parent support, and connections to community resources.

If you're passionate about helping young children thrive, empowering parents as their child's first and most important teacher, and making a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to have you join our team. Every home visit is an opportunity to inspire learning, strengthen families, and create brighter futures.

Join SMOC and help build strong families, confident learners, and thriving communities—one visit at a time.

Responsibilities

The Home Visitor partners with families with young children and expectant parents to promote children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Responsibilities include conducting prenatal and in-home visits, supporting parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher, and coordinating with community and agency resources to ensure families receive comprehensive services.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Infant‑Toddler CDA, Family Service Credential, or willingness to obtain within first year of hire is required.
• One or more years’ experience working with young children and parents.
• Parent or past parent of Head Start child preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license and up-to-date insurance on their vehicle (a driver report will be requested with our insurance company).
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain

Experience Requirements

One or more years’ experience working with young children and parents.

Job Nature

Full Time

Job Location

Rock County

Salary

Starting hourly rate $17.88-21.32 based on skill, education and experience

Other Benefits

Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Simple IRA/Roth company match.

Job Level

Support Staff