What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Head Start Home Visitor (Rock County) position at Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc.?
The Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council (SMOC) is seeking a Home Visitor for a full-time position (32-40 hours per week) to provide early, continuous, and comprehensive child development and family support services. The Home Visitor partners with families with young children and expectant parents to promote children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Responsibilities include conducting prenatal and in-home visits, supporting parents in their role as their child's first and most important teacher, and coordinating with community and agency resources to ensure families receive comprehensive services.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Infant-Toddler CDA, Family Service Credential, or willingness to obtain within first year of hire is required.
- Growing Great Kids/Growing Great Families certification or willingness to obtain.
- One or more years' experience working with young children and parents.
- Parent or past parent of Head Start child preferred.
- Have a valid driver's license and up-to-date insurance on their vehicle (a driver report will be requested with our insurance company).
- CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Strong organizational skills with a high attention to details.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bilingual skills are highly preferred, not required, and capacity to work with interpreters.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
- Adhere to privacy and confidentiality.
- Familiar with Outlook, Excel, Word.
- Means of transportation and valid Minnesota Driver's License and valid vehicle insurance.
- Able to sit on the floor, lift up to 50 lbs and carry 25 lbs, standing and walking.
Starting hourly rate $17.44-$21.37 based on skill, education and experience. Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Simple IRA/Roth company match.
Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN 56817; on our website www.smoc.us or by calling (507) 376-4195. Applications are accepted via email to kbursell@smoc.us, fax (507)376-3636, or can be dropped off at the SMOC Worthington office. Open until filled.
SMOC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. REASONABLE ACCOMODATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.44 - $21.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21