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Job Posting ID: 67
Location(s): RUSSELL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 05/05/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Growing Together Home Visitor
Program: Early Childhood Programs (Building Blocks)
Job Summary: The Growing Together Home Visitor is responsible for providing evidence-based supports and services to young children, their parents, and other caregivers by addressing behavioral and developmental issues, providing regular well-child care, ensuring safe environments, promoting secure attachments, and fostering positive adult-child interactions.
Qualifications
Required:
Job-related experience within the specialized field is required.
Bachelor’s degree.
Valid driver's license for employment.
Successful completion of the Defensive Driving course, provided by RCDC.
Background Clearance.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in a job-related area.
Minimum of five years of work history in a job-related field.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Assist with implementation of Growing Together, focusing on a whole baby, whole family model, blending developmentally appropriate early childhood practices with primary health care by engaging physical and mental health care clinicians in a team approach whenever possible.
Communicate with the child’s primary health care provider, including participation in well-child visits when appropriate, in order to assist in communication of the child and family’s needs and facilitate follow-through of health care providers’ recommendations.
Utilize Partners for a Healthy Baby curriculum to plan home visits that include providing information and support related to child development, including developmental screenings.
Assist caregivers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their child’s development in the areas of social interaction, attachment, self-regulation, positive behaviors, and activities of daily living.
Provide educational materials for caregivers in a variety of formats that emphasize prevention and health promotion and take caregivers’ preferred learning style into consideration.
Utilize appropriate tools with child and/or caregiver with respect to overall well-being (ASQ-3, ASQ: SE-2, Maternal Depression Screening, and other grant- or program-required measures) and provide information about appropriate community programs and resources.
Monitor progress and adjust approaches as appropriate to encourage progress toward child and family goals.
Achieve accreditation in applicable levels of Triple P Positive Parenting Program and utilize the model as needed.
Engage in prevention and promotion activities designed to increase community and caregiver knowledge about the impact of early childhood experiences, as well as services and supports available in the community.
Collaborate with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g., caregivers, team members, partner programs, etc.) to effectively communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services.
Participate in team meetings to generate options for the implementation of evidence-based approaches, supporting colleagues, and problem-solving.
Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records within required timelines to ensure the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
Participate in a variety of trainings, meetings, conferences, etc., to convey and/or gather information relating to job functions and agency mission.
Support agency public awareness activities through agency contacts, distribution of materials, making presentations, writing articles, attending events, hosting visitors, and attending meetings as needed.
This position requires compliance with the Kansas Children’s Cabinet Common Measures, including achieving a minimum of 80% accuracy and timeliness in data collection, entry, and reporting as defined by the Early Childhood Block Grant and program standards.
General Responsibilities:
Maintain timely documentation.
Support the mission, goals, and objectives of RCDC.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with research and practices.
Demonstrate proficiency in effectively and regularly communicating with other employees of RCDC and clients.
Complete all assignments in a timely manner, including communication with other staff, clients, or contractors.
Adhere to all professional guidelines as outlined in agency policies.
Independently manage daily assignments and activities ensuring performance outcomes are achieved within budget, timeline, department, and agency objectives.
Follow all safety requirements as directed by RCDC.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or designee.
Physical Requirements:
70 % sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing
Lifting up to 30 pounds.
Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
Sit/stand for long periods of time.
Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.
Experience: Job-related experience within increasing levels of responsibility within the specialized field is required.
Responsible to: Early Childhood Programs Director
Supervises: N/A
Terms of Employment: Salary, work schedule, and vacation to be established by the RCDC Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
Evaluation: As determined by the Chief Executive Officer or designee, following agency guidelines.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not enter into an employment contract and are subject to change at the employer's discretion.
BENEFITS
Excellent benefit package:
Comprehensive benefits for employees working 1004 hours per year, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts, and ancillary policies available.
Retirement benefits through KPERS and optional 403(b) plans, with Greenbush matching up to $100/month
If applicable, paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and student loan planning services for employees and immediate family members
Education Reimbursement up to $1,500 per for eligible employees, plus eligible professional license reimbursement
EEOC
Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B visa) for this position.