Home Based Family Educator

Lifesteps Inc; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emerg

12 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement and much more

Job summary

Lifesteps Inc is seeking a Full-Time Home Family Educator to support the Early Head Start program in Beaver Falls, PA. The role involves home-based visits, child development services, and collaboration with families to promote infant and toddler development.

The Home Visitor will drive to appointments from the Beaver Falls area and work Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Family Relations, Special Education, Social Work or related field.
• Ability to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that improve children's progress.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler development, health, nutrition, safety, and family dynamics.
• Knowledge of community resources to connect families with needed services.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks; MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide child development and supportive services to families with infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers.
• Implement the Early Head Start home-based curriculum with typically developing children and those with disabilities.
• Connect families with community partners for health, social services, parenting involvement, and related support.
• Complete documentation and maintain records for program activities.

Skills

Plan home-based learning experiences

Link families with community resources

Basic computer tasks; MS Office

Ability to travel for business

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Home Based Family Educator

Full-time Regular Beaver Falls, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 11245

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Home Family Educator to work in the Early Head Start program based in Beaver Falls, PA.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

Early Head Start Home Visitor positions are responsible for providing child development services and supportive services to families with infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers. The Home Visitor / Family Educator will work with typically developing children and children with disabilities to effectively implement the Early Head Start home-based curriculum.

Home Visitors connect families with community partners to provide social services, as needed, on topics such as health services, child socializations, child advocacy, crisis intervention, parent involvement training, etc. Documentation is also a large portion of the Family Educator role.

The Home Visitors report to the office each day (located in Chippewa / Beaver Falls) and then drive the company vehicle to the home visiting appointments in Beaver County. Family educators build trusting relationships and are advocates for the pregnant moms and babies they are supporting.

Full-time positions work a schedule of Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Occasional Evenings & WeekendsNo Holidays. Company Vehicle Provided for use during the work day.

Position Requirements:

• Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Family Relations, Special Education, Social Work or Human Services (or related field).
• Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children’s progress
• Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with the appropriate agencies and services.
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks or Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
• Experience working with families, expectant mothers and/or children birth-3.

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!