Home Visitor

Astor Services Inc.; Howland (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal days

Full benefits package

School calendar time off

Sick time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Medical and dental plan (individual &/

Growth opportunities

CDA credential training

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. seeks a Home Visitor to support pregnant women, infants, and families in Early Head Start programs through home visits, socializations, and advocacy in line with Head Start standards.

The role involves maintaining records, coordinating health services, referring families to resources, and developing individualized Transition Plans with families, while promoting child development through curriculum-based activities and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license with two years of experience required.
• Home-based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential and up-to-date records for each child and family.
• Assist families to obtain health services and ensure health/nutrition needs are met.
• Refer families to educational and community resources and advocate for them as needed.
• Create a Transition Plan for each child.
• Conduct developmental assessments for Home base children and tailor activities.
• Utilize curriculum resources to provide nutrition, dental information, and learning activities.

Skills

Record keeping

Family advocacy

Health coordination

Community resources

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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:

• Offers four personal days.
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
• Sick time is provided.
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• 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.
• Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff..

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

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.