What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Home Visitor position at Kids Central, Incorporated?
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Person responsible for the instruction of enrolled children and families in the home setting.
JOB GOAL: To provide home based educational and support services to enrolled families with infants and toddlers or expectant parents; plan and implement home-based program activities for families; maintain files and documentation as required; plan and hold socializations; attend training as needed or required.
1.Participate in activities to maintain good public relations for Kids Central programs, services and activities.
2.Recruits families using current recruiting procedures.
3.Fosters and reinforces the belief in parents that they are the child’s best teacher.
4.Holds two monthly socialization activities for enrolled families.
5.Works with the parents to develop weekly home visits and weekly activity plans based on each child’s assessment and identified family needs.
6.Provide expectant families access to prenatal and postpartum care. This care must include early and continuing risk assessments; health promotion and treatment; mental health interventions and follow-up.
7.Serves as liaison for families and makes appropriate referrals within the program and to community agencies.
8.Provides learning experiences in language arts, physical education, art, music, health, and other subject matter suited to the developmental needs of children.
Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or social services required.
- Minimum of two years' experience in working with infant/toddlers or preschool children required.
- Must have access to transportation for home visits. Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License and proof of auto insurance for work related driving use of own vehicle. Agency vehicles are also available to use for home visits.
- Within 30 days of employment must be CPR & First Aid certified.
- Understand social and economic background and developmental needs of children and families.
- Demonstrates knowledge of overall Head Start goals and philosophy.
- Exhibits effective interpersonal and communication skills.