Home Visitor- Head Start

Gads Hill Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gads Hill Center is seeking a Head Start Home Visitor to plan and deliver educational activities in homes and social settings for families with children aged three to five.

You will conduct weekly home visits, support parents as first teachers, and connect families to community resources through a collaborative team. A CDA or higher credential is required, plus a valid driver's license and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum CDA or comparable credential.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English required.
• Valid Driver’s License with dependable insured car.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements educational plans using the Creative Curriculum and Parents as Teachers.
• Conducts weekly one-on-one home visits for 90 minutes and two monthly group activities.
• Assists parents in becoming the primary educators and plans Parent Committee meetings.
• Administers developmental assessments and documents progress.
• Identifies and connects families to community resources with Family Support Staff as needed.
• Participates in outreach events and agency meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent credential

Gateway Family Specialist Credential level 3

Job description

Head Start Home VisitorReports to the Home Visiting Programs ManagerMISSION:Gads Hill Center, a social service organization established in 1898, creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education, access to resources and community engagement.At Gads Hill Center we envision a community in which all children benefit from healthy, financially stable households that support their early learning and growth. We invest in the potential of children and families through early childhood education, youth programs, and mental health supports. Ultimately, Gads Hill Center builds a community where all families can help their children have access to quality education in order to succeed in school and life.JOB SUMMARY:The Head Start Home Visitor plans and implements educational activities for families with children ages three to five years old. The home visitor delivers services in the home environment and in a socialization setting, modeling appropriate behaviors and empowering parents as the first teachers of their children. In this role, the home visitor also serves as a bridge to family support services and agency resources.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops and implements educational plans and activities to meet each individual family's needs according to the Creative Curriculum and the Parents as Teachers model.Works with families on a scheduled one-on-one weekly basis in their homes for at least 90 minutes, and during two monthly group socialization activities with all the families assigned.Assists parents in developing parenting skills, helping them to become the primary family educators and their children’s first teachers. Reinforces this concept with practical suggestions for its development.Conducts health checks during each visit, documenting findings and following-up as needed.Encourages parents involvement in and supports planning of monthly Parent Committee meetingsAdministers and interprets development assessment tools to assigned children within the required time frame, maintaining detailed, written documentation.Documents children’s growth and development using written observations, photography and assessment tools.Utilizes developmental screening tools to determine individual needs of children and assists in individualizing curriculum.Assists parents in identifying and fully utilizing available community resources. Utilize the assistance of the Family Support Staff, Mental Health Consultants, and other professionals to refer parents as needed.Assists with the recruitment of children for the program.In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all Gads Hill Center employees are responsible for the following:Participate in agency outreach and recruitment events, including evenings and weekends.Participates in supervision meetings and workshops within the agency and outside (if applicable).Participates in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of Gads Hill Center.Advance parent leadership development.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) required. Or comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or baccalaureate degree.Gateway Family Specialist Credential level 3 (minimum)Previous early education and/or family support program experience preferred.Bi-lingual Spanish/English requiredExcellent interpersonal communication and organization skills.Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.Valid Driver’s License and use of a dependable insured car required.A passion for the mission of Gads Hill Center.POSITION DETAILS:Entry Salary Range: 40,000-55,000Schedule: Full timeStatus: SalaryLocation: 4236 S. Archer Ave, ChicagoAPPLICATION DIRECTIONS:To apply, send resume, cover letter and transcripts by e-mail to:Human [e-mail]: 312-226-0963 x 293Revised: 6/23