Impactful Head Start Family Home Visitor

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Family Home Visitor to provide comprehensive services including child development, health, and family support to families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

You will conduct screenings, develop individual learning plans with parental involvement, and ensure services align with Head Start standards and local regulations. You will work in a community-based setting, collaborating with families from diverse backgrounds to promote

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication with children, parents/guardians, members and staff.
• Minimum 2 years experience with children and families in a human services setting.
• Ability to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children from diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits, socializations, advocacy and crisis intervention.
• Deliver child development, health and family support services per Head Start standards and program philosophy.
• Develop individual learning plans with parental involvement for each child.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments of infants/toddlers.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in child development/education/social sciences

Job description

The YMCA of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Family Home Visitor to provide comprehensive services including child development, health, and family support to families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

You will conduct screenings, develop individual learning plans with parental involvement, and ensure services align with Head Start standards and local regulations. You will work in a community-based setting, collaborating with families from diverse backgrounds to promote