Home-Based Teacher/Case Worker, infant to preschool

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year degree Human Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or in a related field, or equivalent formal education.
• Experience working directly with parents and/or pregnant women and/or children ages 0 to 5 within at-risk families.
• Must have knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education, the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition, adult learning principles and family dynamics.
• Must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.
• Must be skilled in communicating with and motivating people.
• Must have a valid NYS driver license and have ability to travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain full enrollment of Head Start/Early Head Start children and pregnant women. Discuss program requirements and services provided to all enrolling families.

2. Regularly visit with families on caseload (up to 12) once each week for 90 minutes in their homes. Agency will provide a van.

3. Develop educational activities for preschoolers, toddlers, and/or infants based on each child’s assessment and identified family needs.

4. Facilitate each family's development of a safe, appropriate, learning environment for young children in their home.

5. Initiate case conferences that involve other program functional areas, as well as community agencies involved with the family.

6. Complete required documentation (e.g.: assessment plans, end of month reports, database entries) in a timely manner.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS driver license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26