Home Visitor - Temporary up to 12 months

commteam; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Teamwork seeks a temporary Home Visitor in Lowell, MA to support Head Start families and deliver developmentally appropriate activities. You will assess needs, plan curriculum with families, and document progress in the agency system.

This role emphasizes equity, compassion, and community engagement. The position requires an Associate's degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse families while coordinating with community

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education, human services or related field.
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills and data collection systems.
• Excellent crisis management skills and attention to detail.
• CORI/DCF review and fingerprinting may be required before employment.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start regulations.
• Support families and assess needs, following program case management timelines.
• Design and implement curriculum with families for school readiness.
• Collaborate with parents on income, housing, safety, and education goals.
• Encourage parental participation in home, socialization, and community resources.
• Engage parents in governance activities and training opportunities.
• Maintain accurate case records in the management system.
• Serve as liaison between families and Department of Children & Families.
• Participate in recruitment efforts and partner with community agencies.
• Pursue professional development through related trainings.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Computer skills

Crisis management

Attention to detail

Transportation

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education, Human Services or related field

Job description

Home Visitor – Temporary up to 6 Months

Pay Range $24.25 - $27.00

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employ over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

1. Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to Head Start/Early Head Start.
2. Support and serve as a resource to the families and work with them in assessing their strengths, interests and needs, following the program case management systems and timelines, considering family structure and ethnic/cultural diversity in the home; make referrals as appropriate.
3. Design, plan and implement curriculum in conjunction with families that meets both group and individual child needs which encourages the cognitive, physical, emotional and social development of the child and family and assures that school readiness goals are being met.
4. Collaborate with parents around goals and needs related to income, employment, housing, safety, education, parenting skills and child development with the goal of enhancing parenting skills, parental coping, mental health and more general life management skills.
5. Encourage and support parental participation in home and socialization activities as well as other community-based resources.
6. Encourage parents to become engaged in the program, involved in the decision-making process through participation on the Policy Council, Socialization Parent Committee Meetings and training opportunities.
7. Maintain accurate, integrated and current case records through the management information system.
8. Work as a liaison between referred families and the Department of Children & Families to protect the rights of children, families and staff from abuse and neglect.
9. Serve as an active participant in the program's recruitment efforts and work in partnership with community agencies regarding services.
10. Seek professional skill development and growth for themselves and others through participation in related skills training, and educational activities.
11. Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree in early childhood education, Human Services or related field.
2. Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
3. Excellent Customer Service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
6. Excellent crisis management skills.
7. Good attention to detail.
8. Evidence of recent Mantoux test, physical exam, and MMR vaccine.
9. CORI/DCF review prior to employment which includes fingerprinting
10. Reliable transportation is required

Preferred Qualifications

1. Early Education and Care (EEC) Infant/Toddler or preschool Teacher Certification preferred
2. 6 months to 1 year teaching or home visiting experience preferred. 1 year of experience working with low income individuals or families preferred.
3. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

Compensation and Benefit Information

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy access to comprehensive benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
• The stated salary range represents the Agency’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.