Home Visitor

Astor Services Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation annually

13 paid holidays

4 personal days

1 sick day per month

Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance

Eligible for medical and dental plans

Longevity incentives

Collaboration with dedicated professionals

Room for growth and advancement

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. in the City of Poughkeepsie seeks a Home Visitor to provide quality services for pregnant women, infants, and families in Early Head Start Programs. Responsibilities include maintaining records, advocating for families, and obtaining necessary health services.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive benefits including paid vacation, holidays, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Valid driver's license with two years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential records on each child and family according to program standards.
• Work with families to obtain necessary health services.
• Refer families to educational and community resources.
• Create Transition Plans for each child with families.
• Complete ongoing developmental assessments for Home Base children.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Power Point

Comfortable going into the homes of clients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services

Job description

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing quality services for pregnant women, infants, and families in Early Head Start Programs through home visits, socializations, and family advocacy according to Head Start Performance Standards and Agency philosophy.

Job Responsibilities

• The Home Visitor maintains confidential and up-to-date records on each child and family according to program standards. This includes completing all intake paperwork, updating Emergency Releases, and maintaining a waiting list.
• The Home Visitor works with families to obtain necessary health services and that assistance is obtained for any health or nutritional need, working with the EHS nurse as needed.
• The Home Visitor is knowledgeable about educational and community resources and refers families, and when necessary advocates with these resources on behalf of the family.
• The Home Visitor works with each family to create a Transition Plan for each child.
• For Home base children, the Home Visitor and parent complete ongoing developmental assessments, and together plan ways to individualize child development activities to support each child and family.
• The Home Visitor utilizes curriculum resources to offer monthly nutritional and dental information and regularly provides developmental opportunities in using household materials for experiences with literacy, music, sensory, small and large motor development.
• The Home Visitor provides information on prenatal needs to pregnant women enrolled in the program.

What we provide

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Requirements

You must have

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Valid drivers license with two years of experience is required.

You should have

• Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred.
• Must be comfortable going into the homes of clients.