Home Visitor (Early Head Start)

Are you passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work with a compassionate team that supports children, families, the community and one another?

A little bit about our culture Among the most highly rated areas by staff working at Family Support Hawaii, (FSH):

• Ability to maintain a good balance between my work responsibilities and personal life
• The people I work with help each other out
• The mission of this non-profit makes me feel my job is important

Our Guiding Principles inform our approach to work and our commitment to the agency mission and one another:

To Value Self Positively, Work Cooperatively, Act Responsibly, Learn Effectively

We strive to be inclusive - everyone has a voice. We want to hear from employees on what they need to do their job well, be appreciated and enjoy coming to work every day where the work can be hard as well as fulfilling. We choose to provide for our employees through coaching, training, benefits and ongoing development in ways that meet their needs and help them develop holistically.

*This position is full-time and benefits eligible*

Based out of our Kona office, this role will include driving for home visits; must be willing to travel to Waikoloa or Ocean View - agency vehicles available

As a Home Visitor for our Early Head Start program, you will partner with families and children, including those with special needs, on a scheduled one-to-one weekly basis in their homes for a minimum of 90 minutes - planning an individualized program which meets the child's intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs.

Assists families in identifying family resources and needs; furnishes information to families about available community resources; assists and enables parents to become self-advocates.

Obtains data and conducts child development assessments and curriculum.

Successful candidate is able to multi-task and has computer and office skills

Qualifications:

• Working with children and their families - especially ages 0-3; classroom experience with young kids helpful

Preferred:

• Associates degree in Early Child Education (ECE) or related field OR
• Associates degree in progress in ECE or related field with at least 2 years' experience OR
• Childhood Development Associate credentials/certification

Benefits include Employer-paid Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance premiums, 2 weeks Paid Vacation, 1 week Paid Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, 401K, and more.

To apply please submit resume and cover letter.

Family Support Hawaii Mission:

Supporting families and communities in providing love and care for our children

To learn more about Family Support Hawaii please visit us on the web...Supporting families and communities since 1979... (familysupporthawaii.org)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live on the Big Island?
• Please describe your education and/or experience related to working with young children (ages 0-3) and their families.
• Our staff meet with families in their homes on the west side of Hawaii. Are you comfortable driving to meet with client families that are as far south as Ocean View or as far north as Waikoloa?

Experience:

• working with young children (age 0-3) and their families: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $19 - $21