HOME VISITOR

Brightpoint; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpoint is seeking a Home Visitor in Indiana to support families in using their home as the child’s primary learning environment. You will help parents provide developmentally appropriate activities and screen infants/toddlers.

The role emphasizes building trusting relationships and linking families with health and education resources. The position requires an Associate Degree in Education or Social Services, strong communication, and the ability to work off-site with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must possess minimum of an Associate Degree in Education, Social Services or related field.
• Must obtain the Home Visitors CDA within 12 months of hire.
• Must become certified in First Aid and CPR within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Ability to work outside the office with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate well with staff, visitors, and clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have valid Indiana driver’s license and maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000.

Responsibilities

• Work with parents and pregnant women to provide a safe environment for children to learn.
• Provide learning opportunities that enhance child growth and development.
• Screen infants/toddlers using Ages and Stages Questionnaire within 45 days of enrollment.
• Help families obtain a medical and dental home and maintain health schedules.
• Develop warm, respectful relationships with children and parents.
• Conduct ongoing child development assessments with families and plan activities.
• Implement Brightpoint values at all times.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Word & Excel

Confidentiality

Flexible hours

Independent work

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Education

Associate degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Online database

Job description

Responsible for helping the parent(s) in their home weekly to improve their parenting skills and assisting them in the use of the home as the child's primary learning environment. The Home Visitor will work with the parent(s) to provide learning opportunities that enhance their child's growth and development.

• Work with parent(s) and pregnant women to provide a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active and encouraged toward self-discipline, self-motivation and self-actualization. Assist parents to develop and work toward child development goals.
• Screen infant/toddler using Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening tool within 45 days of enrollment.
• Assist families in obtaining a medical and dental home and to maintain an up to date schedule of EPSDT health recommendations.
• Complete family self-sufficiency screen and assist families to develop goals to move toward self-sufficiency.
• Develop a warm, caring relationship with each child and parent in his or her group that is based on mutual respect and serves as a model to the child for his/her relationship with others.
• Complete an ongoing child development assessment with parent(s) to assess child's development and works with them to plan and implement developmentally sequential activities in which each child can experience success and build confidence in his or her own abilities and worth.
• Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess minimum of an Associate Degree in Education, Social Services or related field.
• Work experience in Early Childhood Education and/or home visiting preferred.
• Strong oral (speaking and listening) and written communication skills.
• Must have good knowledge of Word and Excel and be able to work in an online database.
• Ability to work outside the office with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications and records.
• Must obtain the Home Visitors CDAwithin 12 months of hire.
• Must become certified in First Aid and CPR within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Ability to relate well with staff, visitors, and clients, including individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, particularly low income.
• Must be willing to work some flexible hours, including evenings, when requested.
• When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Education.

Associates or better in Social Work or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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