Infant & Toddler Home-Visiting Specialist

Bensenville School District 2; Bensenville (IL); Híbrido; USD 26 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

IMRF Pension

Sick days & personal days

Vacation days

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Summer hours

Resumo da oferta

Bensenville School District 2 is seeking an Infant/Toddler Specialist to provide home-based support for Birth to Three families, focusing on strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting social-emotional development.

The role involves year-round home visits, using BabyTALK curriculum, community outreach, and collaboration with families to set goals and connect to resources. Evening hours and local travel are possible as part of a flexible, full-time schedule.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Services, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families preferred.
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with diverse families.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged or at-risk populations preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and data entry systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide year-round home visiting services to approximately 15-20 families, typically two to three visits per month.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using the BabyTALK curriculum and other research-based practices.
• Promote positive parent-child interactions and family engagement strategies.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments for infants and toddlers.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and progress reports related to program outcomes.
• Collaborate with families to identify strengths, needs, and goals through ongoing family support planning.
• Connect families with community agencies, resources, and support services.
• Empower families to advocate for themselves and their children.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, reflective supervision, and collaborative planning.
• Assist with community outreach and family recruitment efforts throughout the school year.
• Support district-wide early childhood initiatives, including data collection and referral coordination.
• Collaborate with early childhood partners and community organizations to support Birth to Three families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Relationship building

Cultural responsiveness

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish/English

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Ferramentas

Basic computer applications

Data entry systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Bensenville School District 2 is seeking an Infant/Toddler Specialist to provide home-based support for Birth to Three families, focusing on strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting social-emotional development.

The role involves year-round home visits, using BabyTALK curriculum, community outreach, and collaboration with families to set goals and connect to resources. Evening hours and local travel are possible as part of a flexible, full-time schedule.