What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Visitor position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
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Day (United States of America)
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.
CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
Functions as a member of a support team for Early Head Start Program families (approximately 300 people, including expectant parents and infants, toddlers, and their parents/primary caregivers). Assists Child Development & Mental Health Manager in the coordination of the Home Visiting Unit by coordinating group socializations, attending Family Review Team Meetings and supporting all program efforts to meet HS Program Standards. Provides direct services to expectant parents, infants, toddlers and their families by: partnering with families to complete ongoing developmental and sensory screenings; facilitating families in participating in developmentally appropriate activities that promote development in all developmental domains during weekly home visits and bi-monthly parent/child socialization groups; identifying and providing families appropriate information, referrals and linkages regarding child development, health and wellness and community resources; and documenting all interactions with families in an accurate, complete and timely manner. Provides reflective leadership of home visitors on team. Coordinates and provides team coverage for home visitors. Supports effective collaboration, cooperation and partnership of their team, families, coworkers, managers, Policy Council members, volunteers, students, and community organizations.
What You Will Do
EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement
SALARY RANGE:
$47,020.00 - $58,780.00 Annually
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
Day (United States of America)
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.
CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
Functions as a member of a support team for Early Head Start Program families (approximately 300 people, including expectant parents and infants, toddlers, and their parents/primary caregivers). Assists Child Development & Mental Health Manager in the coordination of the Home Visiting Unit by coordinating group socializations, attending Family Review Team Meetings and supporting all program efforts to meet HS Program Standards. Provides direct services to expectant parents, infants, toddlers and their families by: partnering with families to complete ongoing developmental and sensory screenings; facilitating families in participating in developmentally appropriate activities that promote development in all developmental domains during weekly home visits and bi-monthly parent/child socialization groups; identifying and providing families appropriate information, referrals and linkages regarding child development, health and wellness and community resources; and documenting all interactions with families in an accurate, complete and timely manner. Provides reflective leadership of home visitors on team. Coordinates and provides team coverage for home visitors. Supports effective collaboration, cooperation and partnership of their team, families, coworkers, managers, Policy Council members, volunteers, students, and community organizations.
What You Will Do
- Provides direct services to expectant parents, infants, toddlers and their families by: partnering with families to complete ongoing developmental and sensory screenings; facilitating families in participating in developmentally appropriate activities that promote development in all developmental domains during weekly home visits and bi-monthly parent/child socialization groups; identifying and providing families appropriate information, referrals and linkages regarding child development, health and wellness and community resources; and documenting all interactions with families in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
- Assists the Child Development & Mental Health Manager in the coordination of the Home Visiting Unit by coordinating bi-monthly group socializations, overseeing design and completion of unit bulletin boards, attending Family Review Team Meetings, supporting all program efforts to meet HS Program Standards and completing special projects as assigned.
- Provides reflective leadership of home visitors on team by conducting monthly team coordination meetings, individual mentoring sessions and home visit observations.
- Coordinates and provides team coverage for home visits to ensure responsibilities for home visits and parent-child groups during staff absences are met.
- Supports the ongoing, effective collaboration, cooperation and partnership of their team, families, coworkers, managers, Policy Council members, volunteers, students, and community organizations.
- Performs other related duties as needed to assist other EHS staff, and other CHOP staff, and the Policy Council, in the operations of the program.
- Associate's Degree Childhood Education or Childhood Special Education - Required
- Bachelor's Degree Child Development or comparable course of study - Preferred
- At least two (2) years experience working with young children ages birth to 36 months old, in a variety of group and/or family settings, including family child care, center and/or home-based programming. Required
- Training in family centered care for infants and toddlers at environmental, biological, established risk, particularly infants and toddlers at risk for or delayed in social-emotional development. (Required proficiency)
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish and English/ASL) and experience preferred. (Preferred proficiency)
EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement
SALARY RANGE:
$47,020.00 - $58,780.00 Annually
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
Salary : $47,020 - $58,780