Home Visitor (Bilingual)

Onward Neighborhood House is rooted in a rich history of social services to improve lives and uplift communities through educational, economic and support services.

As a not for profit, our strength is our ability to adapt to societal change. In the early 20th century, people in the Belmont Cragin (5423 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639) community needed food, clothing, and shelter – and Onward House responded.

It is the policy of Onward Neighborhood House to provide equal employment opportunity, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disabilities, marital status, affectional preference, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

What you will be doing…

We need a Home-Based Home Visitor. The Home-Based Visitor is responsible for the planning and implementation of home-based learning experiences for children and families and promoting of children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to five, including for children with disabilities and dual-language learners, as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

· Establish and maintain trusting and caring relationships with each child and family in the program.

· Conduct Educational, health, and nutritional activities for children and parents

· Provide 90 minutes weekly visits for children and their parents.

· Plan and facilitate bi-monthly socialization for children and parents.

· Partnership with families to develop goals, needs, and interests.

· Participate in on-going recruitment of children and complete enrollment for eligible families.

· Maintain a caseload of 12 families and assist them in identifying strengths and needs.

· Follow and Implement the Curriculum Parents as Teachers.

· Complete family partnerships agreements, children's developmental screenings and conduct a quarterly assessment of children's development.

· Serve as liaison and act as an advocate among families and community medical and social services.

· Maintain accurate records in the COPA system that include: health information, Education activities, assessments, evaluations, and other required forms.

· Maintain records of child observations and assessments in the Teaching Strategies online System.

· Provide case management to families when necessary.

· Participate in Children’s Evaluations with CPS and Early Intervention.

Competitive Pay Plus Great Benefits:

· Fringe Benefits Include: Paid Vacation, Health and Dental Insurance and Retirement Plan (after 1 year the organization contributes 5% of your pay rate into this plan on your behalf).

MUST HAVE

• BA in Social Work
• Must have Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5 or must obtain by 2027.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Social Work degree?

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000 - $53,000