Home Based Visitor

Shine Early Learning; New York (NY); À distance; USD 50 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Acelero, Inc. is seeking a Home Based Visitor to work with a Head Start/Early Head Start program in the Bronx, NY.

You will support 10-12 families, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and a curriculum designed to promote positive outcomes for children and families from diverse backgrounds. You will conduct 46 weekly home visits of 90+ minutes each and coordinate 22 group socialization activities per school year, while documenting progress and coordinating with team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting parents with advocacy and decision-making.
• Knowledge of adult learning is a plus.
• Regular local travel to/from families' homes, main office, and program sites.

Responsabilités

• Child Growth & Development: apply child development knowledge with families.
• Curriculum Implementation: deliver home-visiting curriculum promoting engagement.
• Behavioral Support: address challenging behaviors with preventive measures.
• Documentation: maintain progress notes and individualized plans.
• Family Services: support parents as the Primary Educator and foster peer networks.
• Home Visits: conduct 46 weekly visits per family, each at least 90 minutes.
• Socialization Activities: plan 22 group activities per school year.
• Comprehensive Support: provide health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities services guidance.
• Assessments & Referrals: perform screenings and referral processes.
• Collaboration: work on Family Success Road Maps and health requirements.
• Advocacy: liaise with families and community resources.
• Record Keeping: keep confidential electronic records.
• Participates in meetings and trainings.

Connaissances

Parent advocacy

Adult learning

Family communication

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Formation

Home-Based CDA or equivalent (ECE)

Description du poste

Are you a strategic team player with a passion for growth, innovation, and transforming the landscape of early childhood education? Acelero, Inc. is looking for a Home Based Visitor to drive our mission to eliminate the gaps between young children's potential and their success in school and life.

Why Acelero?

Our mission is bold:

To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children's inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.

Our values:

Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

Your Role:

As a Home Based Visitor for a Head Start/Early Head Start program, you will be working individually with 10-12 families to support the development of the family and their children. The Home-Based Visitor will work collaboratively with a team of other Home-Based Visitors to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children and families of all backgrounds and abilities.

What You'll Do:

• Child Growth & Development: Use knowledge of child development principles to work with children, collaborate with service areas, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Curriculum Implementation: Implement a home-visiting curriculum that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation for children of all abilities.
• Behavioral Support: Address challenging behaviors by identifying causes, implementing preventive measures, and partnering with families for home support.
• Documentation: Use observations and anecdotal notes to document progress and individualize curriculum.
• Family Services: Apply a family-centered philosophy, recognizing parents as the "Primary Educator" and providing opportunities for parent socialization and peer support networks.
• Home Visits: Conduct 46 weekly home visits per family, each lasting at least 90 minutes.
• Socialization Activities: Plan and facilitate 22 group socialization activities per school year.
• Comprehensive Support: Provide education and support in health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities services.
• Assessments & Referrals: Conduct screenings and assessments to create individualized goals and support families through special needs referral processes.
• Collaboration: Work with families on "Family Success Road Maps" and ensure health requirements (e.g., immunizations, exams) are met.
• Advocacy: Act as a liaison between families and community resources.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential records in an electronic database system.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required

What You Bring:

• Possession of a Home-Based CDA credential OR an equivalent credential (e.g., an Associate's or Bachelor's degree with relevant Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Infant/Toddler coursework).
• Experience and skills in assisting parents with advocacy and decision-making. Knowledge of adult learning is a plus.
• Regular local travel to and from families' homes, the main office, and program sites, with limited additional travel (up to ~10%) for in-person training and meetings with Shine.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for frequent local travel.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

When/Where/How Much:

When:

Fall 2026

Where:

The Bronx, NY - local travel

How Much:

The range for this position is $50,000 - $57,000 annually.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families
• A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being
• Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including:

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.