HOME VISITOR-FAMILY PARTNER-EHS

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Home Visitor-Family Partner-EHS to provide in-home early childhood education guidance and case management. You will work onsite with families, developing IDPs and coordinating referrals to community resources to support child development.

Responsibilities include weekly home visits, family engagement, and collaboration with staff to ensure high-quality services while completing required documentation and annual training planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field with child development coursework.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Must pass background checks including sex offender registry, state/federal criminal history, and FBI checks.

Responsibilities

• Conducts weekly home visits with assigned families using safety procedures.
• Develops an Individual Developmental Plan (IDP) for each child and updates quarterly.
• Recruits eligible families and partners with program families.
• Documents visits, goal planning, and referrals to community services.
• Participates in group activities and staff meetings; responds to family crises.
• Develops and updates an annual personal training plan.

Skills

Ability to perform work independently

Ability to multi-task

Prioritization skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field with coursework in child development

Job description

Job Description

HOME VISITOR-FAMILY PARTNER-EHS (T240750)

HOME VISITOR-FAMILY PARTNER-EHS - ( T240750 )

Employer

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

To provide in-home early childhood education/child development guidance to promote parents/primary caregiver(s) as their child’s first teacher, and provide case management services to families as needed.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the recruitment of eligible families. Develops a partnership with assigned UAB Early Head Start Program families and individual family members.
• Conducts weekly home visits with assigned families using appropriate safety procedures. Assists in completing multiple developmental screening and assessment measures throughout the program year for children on their family list.
• Develops an Individual Developmental Plan (IDP) for each child on their family list using information obtained through developmental screening and assessment measures, parent input, personal observation, and knowledge of child development. Develops IDPs quarterly and updates them weekly.
• Facilitates and documents family members’ identification of their resources, supports, and goals. Assists in the achievement of families’ goals through referrals to community services and resources. Completes appropriate forms to document home visits, goal planning, etc. in a timely manner.
• Participates in group socialization activities and encourages families to participate in these activities. Works with other staff and area specialists to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to families.
• Responds to family crises in a timely manner. Attends and participates in family reviews and staff meetings. Conducts occasional after-hours meetings with families as needed.
• Develops and updates annually an individual training plan related to personal continuing education goals and follows the plan
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range

$18.85 – $30.65

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field with coursework in child development required. Work experience and a home-based CDA may substitute for the education requirement. Experience in working with children is required. The successful candidate must complete a background check before hire, including a sex offender registry check; state or tribal criminal history records, including fingerprint checks; Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history records, including fingerprint checks; and, if available, a child abuse and neglect state registry check.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform work independently
• Ability to multi-task
• Prioritization skills
• Organizational skills

Equal Employment Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite