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JOB OVERVIEW:

The ParentChild Early Learning Specialist is responsible for providing home visits to families with young children aged 16 months to 4 years within emergency, transitional, and permanent housing. This year-round position follows each family on their caseload and continues engagement with them for 2 rounds of programming of 23 weeks each. The focus of these visits is to model how to use books and educational toys to generate enthusiasm for learning and verbal interactions which will increase and support school readiness.

These programs have a reputation in the community for providing culturally competent services with expertise in serving immigrant, homeless, and low-income families and individuals. Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism policy and program delivery are core values. The ParentChild Early Learning Specialist reports to and is supervised by the ParentChild Site Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide home visits year-round for enrolled families of children aged 16 months- 4 years old according to the agency and National ParentChild guidelines (2 rounds of programming of 23 weeks each over the course of 1-2 years).
• Conduct 30-minute home visits twice weekly, demonstrating how to cultivate and use language and verbal skills.
• Deliver books and toys to build a home library for each family.
• Participate in recruitment activities year-round to enroll additional families.
• Provide age-appropriate and culturally competent services during hours convenient for the parents and children being visited.
• Model behaviors that enhance children’s development and promote school readiness.
• Attend training for the ParentChild program provided by the Site Coordinator or ParentChild National Center.
• Meet outcomes for service delivery as determined by ParentChild and supervising staff.
• Coordinate delivery approach and services with other ParentChild staff.
• Perform assessments at intervals defined by program guidelines.
• Provide documentation as required by the ParentChild National Center and PHMC programs.
• Apply a strengths-based model as a method of delivering services for all families.
• Attend weekly team meetings with the Site Coordinator and other Early Learning Specialists.
• Respond to messages daily during regular working hours.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to multicultural practices
• Demonstrated ability to relate and work effectively with culturally, economically, and educationally diverse families, staff, social service and community organizations, and the public
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team and to make sound judgments without on-site supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make home visits as needed and to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends when necessary
• Ability to access reliable transportation

EDUCATION:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working effectively and respectfully in a multicultural setting
• Experience working with young children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job includes the normal physical demands associated with office work including bending, lifting, and carrying.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough understanding of the specific culture of the community being served (we will be serving English-speaking families residing in North Philadelphia)
• Willingness to participate in training and develop a knowledge of child development
• This position may include the need to attend weekend or evening meetings or trainings and might involve travel.

PAY GRADE: 13

Former participants of the ParentChild program are encouraged to apply.

EOE