Parent Coach / Home Visitor

Northside Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Center in New York is looking for a dedicated Parent Coach/Home Visitor to provide individual and family-centered services to parents of children up to 36 months. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, assessing family needs, and planning developmentally appropriate activities. An Associate’s Degree in Social Services or Child Development is preferred. The role emphasizes effective communication and a strong commitment to service. The salary range is $35,000 – $40,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and analyze professional documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills in varied situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll eligible children and families.
• Conduct regular home visits for Head Start services.
• Plan and facilitate group socializations and trainings.
• Implement home-based curricula and monitor child health.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Basic math skills

Education

Associate’s Degree (AA) in Social Services, Child Development, or related field

Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentials

Job description

OBJECTIVES

Reporting to the Manager, Programs – Education/Site Supervisor, the Staff, Programs – Parent Coach/Home Visitor provides individualized, family-centered, home-based services to parents and/or guardians of children from birth to 36 months of age. This position is responsible for assessing family needs, planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities, and supporting children in achieving developmental milestones. The Parent Coach/Home Visitor also partners with families to identify developmental concerns, achieve individualized family goals, and strengthen parenting skills to promote optimal learning and growth. This role supports Northside’s mission by empowering families and promoting the overall well-being and development of all designated family members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and enroll eligible children and families to maintain full enrollment and an active waitlist for the assigned home-based program.
• Conduct regular home visits to deliver comprehensive Head Start services across all program component areas.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate group socializations, parent trainings, and educational activities based on family needs assessments.
• Implement designated home-based curricula and ensure timely screenings and ongoing developmental assessments for each child.
• Partner with families to identify child and family strengths and needs, develop family goals, and make appropriate referrals to internal and community resources.
• Monitor children’s health requirements, including annual physical and immunizations, and assist families in accessing medical and support services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, including case notes, reports, and required mandated reporting.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, community collaborations, program self‑assessments, and federal monitoring reviews as directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to address practical challenges in situations with limited standardization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage families, community members, managers, and regulatory agencies in both individual and group settings.
• Ability to write clearly and accurately using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and to organize documentation effectively.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to interpret bar graphs and data.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to working in a mission‑driven organization.
• Demonstrated personal ethics and values.
• Cross‑team collaboration and cooperation.
• Team player who works well with a diverse group of people.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree (AA) in Social Services, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentials preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with experience. Salary Range $35,000 – $40,000.