ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist (ELS)/

New North Citizens Council Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

NNCC, New North Citizens' Council, in Springfield, MA, seeks a ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist (ELS) / Home Visitor as an independent contractor. You will maintain a caseload of about 10 families and deliver two 30-minute home visits weekly, following the ParentChild+ model.

Responsibilities include documenting visits, data entry in DAISY/MIS, and connecting families to community resources. The role requires cultural responsiveness and strong communication with caregivers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and families is preferred.
• Bilingual and/or bicultural skills are preferred.
• Be able to learn and implement the ParentChild+ model.

Responsibilities

• Provide two 30-minute home visits per week to each family.
• Deliver visits using ParentChild+ practices and curriculum.
• Model reading, play, and dialogic reading with parents.
• Complete required documentation and data entry in NNCC systems.
• Coordinate with community resources and participate in engagement activities.

Skills

Home visiting

Child development

Documentation

Family engagement

Data entry

Tools

DAISY MIS

Job description

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ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist (ELS)/

Consultant Childcare, Springfield, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary: $21.00 Annually

Job Title: ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist (ELS) / Home Visitor

Department: Childcare and Family Center

Reports To: ParentChild+ Program Manager

Engagement: Independent Contractor/Consultant
Number of Contractor Positions: 3
Service Period: 30 weeks
Maximum Service Hours: Up to 26 hours per week
Contract Rate:$21.00 per hour
Caseload: 10 families per Early Learning Specialist
Benefits: This consultant engagement does not include employee fringe benefits. Consultants assume their own tax liability.

This is a grant-funded position.

About New North Citizens’ Council (NNCC)

New North Citizens' Council, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through education, workforce development, housing support, youth services, and community engagement. For decades, NNCC has been committed to creating pathways to opportunity and strengthening communities through impactful programs and services.

The ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist (ELS) / Home Visitor will provide services to families participating in the ParentChild+ Program.

The purpose of these services is to strengthen early learning and parent-child interaction through home-based literacy and play activities with families of toddlers ages 18–36 months.

Each contractor will maintain a caseload of approximately 10 families and provide services consistent with the ParentChild+ model and NNCC's program requirements.

2. Scope of Services

The contractor will provide the following services during the contract period:

A. Home Visiting Services

• Provide two 30-minute home visits per week to each assigned family.
• Deliver visits using ParentChild+ research-based early learning practices and curriculum.
• Model developmentally appropriate reading, play, verbal interaction, and dialogic reading techniques for parents and caregivers.
• Support parents and caregivers in incorporating literacy, play, and learning activities into everyday family routines.
• Provide developmentally appropriate books, toys, and/or educational materials to participating families in accordance with ParentChild+ program requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of books, toys, and other program materials distributed to families.

B. Family Engagement & Community Connections

• Establish respectful, positive, and culturally responsive relationships with assigned families.
• Use a strengths-based and nonjudgmental approach when engaging parents, caregivers, and children.
• Maintain appropriate communication with assigned families regarding scheduled visits and program participation.
• Connect participating families with community resources and social services when appropriate.
• Facilitate or participate in community playgroups and other ParentChild+ family engagement activities as required.

C. Documentation & Data Management

• Complete required documentation for each home visit and participating family.
• Complete weekly session reports accurately and within required timelines.
• Enter required program and participant information into designated ParentChild+ data management systems, including DAISY, MIS, or other required systems.
• Complete or assist with developmental screenings in accordance with ParentChild+ requirements.
• Maintain accurate caseload, service, and program-material records.
• Complete required data entry, preparation, and documentation in accordance with ParentChild+ National requirements.
• Maintain the confidentiality of participant and family information.

D. Training & Program Consultation

• Complete a minimum of 16 hours of required training before beginning home visits.
• Participate in two hours of program supervision/consultation each week.
• Participate in two hours of required ParentChild+ training each week.
• Participate in additional training or consultation required for the delivery of ParentChild+ services.
• Incorporate program guidance and training into the delivery of contracted services.

Each contractor will be assigned a caseload of approximately 10 families.

For each assigned family, the contractor will generally provide:

• Two 30-minute home visits per week;
• Preparation for scheduled visits;
• Required documentation and data entry;
• Family communication and follow‑up;
• Distribution and tracking of ParentChild+ books, toys, and educational materials; and
• Referrals or connections to community resources when appropriate.

Contractors are expected to maintain consistent service delivery and timely documentation throughout the 30-week contract period.

4. Contracted Hours

Services will be provided for up to 26 hours per week for 30 weeks.

The weekly service allocation includes:

• Home visits for a caseload of 10 families;
• Travel associated with providing home-based services;
• 2 hours of program supervision/consultation;
• 2 hours of required training;
• 6 hours for preparation, documentation, and data entry required by ParentChild+ National; and
• Other ParentChild+ activities necessary to fulfill the scope of services, including family communication, playgroups, resource connections, and program-related activities.

The contractor will document service hours in accordance with NNCC invoicing and contract requirements.

During the contract period, each contractor will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Maintain an assigned caseload of approximately 10 ParentChild+ families.
• Provide twice-weekly 30-minute home visits to assigned families in accordance with program requirements.
• Complete required pre-service and ongoing ParentChild+ training.
• Participate in required weekly program consultation.
• Complete home visit documentation and weekly session reports within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate and current participant information in required data systems.
• Complete required developmental screenings.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for program books, toys, and materials.
• Provide appropriate community resource connections and referrals to participating families.
• Participate in required ParentChild+ playgroups and family engagement activities.
• Maintain required confidentiality and program documentation throughout the contract period.

6. Contractor Requirements

Contractors providing services under this Scope of Work must:

• Demonstrate the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with parents, caregivers, and young children.
• Provide services using a warm, patient, culturally responsive, nonjudgmental, and strengths-based approach.
• Be able to learn and implement the ParentChild+ model and required practices.
• Possess sufficient computer skills to complete required electronic documentation and data entry.
• Maintain accurate records and meet required documentation timelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and participant confidentiality.
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation for travel to participating families and program activities.

Experience working with young children and families, early childhood education, family support, home visiting, or community-based services is preferred. Bilingual and/or bicultural skills reflective of the families served are also preferred.

7. Compensation

NNCC will compensate the contractor at a rate of $21.00 per hour for approved contracted services, up to a maximum of 26 hours per week for 30 weeks, subject to the terms of the executed independent contractor agreement.

Contractors will submit documentation of services and invoices in the form and frequency established by NNCC. This engagement does not include employee fringe benefits.

This Scope of Work describes the services and deliverables to be provided under the ParentChild+ engagement. Additional terms governing payment, invoicing, confidentiality, insurance, taxes, termination, and the independent contractor relationship will be established through the executed agreement between NNCC and the contractor.