Home Visitor - Early Head Start (Bilingual preferred)

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,813 - 32,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

A community-based organization in Chicago seeks a Home Visitor for the Early Head Start program. This role involves providing home-visiting services to support families and young children in achieving developmental goals. Ideal candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess experience in outreach or casework. The position offers an hourly wage between $20.19 and $23.24, with benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred for communication with families.
• Preferred two years' related experience in outreach or casework.
• Valid driver's license and daily access to a reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive home-visiting services to families.
• Assess strengths and needs of children and families.
• Collaborate with Early Head Start program staff for community support.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Experience in outreach or casework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Home Visitor - Early Head Start (Bilingual preferred)

El Hogar del Niño, now part of Brightpoint, has been a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education services, with an expert focus on the needs of Latinx and newly arriving families in the Pilsen community for 50 years. Brightpoint and El Hogar Del Niño believe that family is the most important asset for child and youth wellbeing, which is rooted in each organization’s commitment to early childhood care and education. Our greatest strength is our shared commitment to support strong families which create thriving children and communities.

The Home Visitor is a critical member of the Early Head Start team, providing comprehensive home-visiting services within a strength-based, family-centered model to expectant parents and families with young children. As a Home Visitor, you will assess the strengths and needs of children and families, partner with parents to establish family and child development goals, and support families in expanding their support systems. You will provide observations of parent-child interactions, including assessing for effective communication and empathic responses, and engage parents in reflective dialogue on the developing parent-child relationship. Home Visitors will collaborate with other Early Head Start program staff, including Family Support Specialists, to link families with appropriate referrals and community supports.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) OR Bachelor's degree in social work or related family services field with at least 15 credits in Early Childhood Education
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Two years' related experience in outreach or casework preferred.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and daily access to a reliable vehicle required.
• Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan.

Job Details

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $20.19-$23.24 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
• Location: 1710 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60608; Home Visits will take place in the Chicagoland Area.
• Schedule: Full-time, hourly; general business hours with some flexibility required for evening family visits and special projects; Remote work available.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services