Home Visitor

Title: Home Visitor

Reports To: Home Based and Enrollment Coordinator

Department: Children and Family Services

Location: Oakland, CA

Schedule: Monday through Friday 

Travel: Local travel is required 

Employee Status: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt 

Union: SEIU 1021

Supervises: N/A

Benefits

Three weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employee status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth. 

Agency Summary 

The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with an over 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive. 

Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 10,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Contra Costa County. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 300 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve. 

Department Summary

The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and family services are provided in seven centers and one home-based program throughout Oakland and Contra Costa County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a case load of 12 families;
• Work with families in their homes on a weekly basis (*1.5 hrs. per family per week) to recognize existing strengths and identify goals for their children and the family as a whole;
• Develop an individualized curriculum plan with the parent for the child enrolled at the weekly meeting;
• Assist parents in attainment of goals set in their Individual Family Service Plan/IFPA;
• Role model developmentally appropriate teaching techniques;
• Provide resources to the parent on topics requested;
• Work in partnership with the program Coordinators and Specialists to provide comprehensive individualized family service;
• Participate in trainings and activities as required;
• Attend regular staff meetings;
• Use observations to complete developmental screenings and ongoing assessments of children in assigned group;
• Support, assist, and co-facilitate semi-monthly family socializations;
• Enter/ upload all family and child information weekly and as needed into ChildPlus database system; including contacts, screening and assessment outcomes, home visit records, documents and events;
• Supporting HB Coordinator in mentoring, training and modeling experiences;
• Attend weekly individual reflective supervision;
• Ongoing outreach and recruitment within service area;
• Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development annually, including college courses towards a Teacher Permit as determined by the Professional Development Coordinator;
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of family systems and community resources;
• Proficient in computer/ laptop use;
• Experience working with children and families; Valid California Driver’s License, good driving record (provide DMV print out); and proof of automobile insurance;
• Ability to teach caregivers the importance of play-based curriculum;
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural team;
• Awareness of safe lifting techniques and a commitment to using preventative health measures to prevent the spread of disease;
• Caring, compassionate approach to working with children and families; 
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Requirements

• Associate Teacher Permit or higher from Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
• AA or BA degree in related field preferred;
• 6 Infant/Toddler units required; or willingness to obtain 6 Infant/Toddler units within first year of hire;
• Completion of Family Services Credential within 12 months of hire date.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp with hands and fingers materials, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable. 
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk; 
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment; 
• Close vision required for computer use.
• Pre-Employment Requirements
• Physical exam 
• TB test 
• Background/fingerprint clearance 
• MMR and Tdap vaccinations, 
• CPR 
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

*** Please submit your cover letter and resume. ***

The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.