What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Home Visitor - Full-Time position at Starpoint?
Description
Early Head Start Home Visitor - Full-Time
Starpoint's SPIN Early Childhood Care & Education Center
Help children thrive by supporting the people who matter most-their families.
Starpoint's SPIN Early Childhood Care & Education Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable full-time Early Head Start Home Visitor to support families with infants and toddlers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, encouraging parents, and helping young children learn through everyday experiences.
About the Position
The Home Visitor partners with parents and caregivers to support children's development from birth to age three. Through regular home visits and group socialization activities, you will help families strengthen parent-child relationships, create meaningful learning opportunities, and connect with community resources. Services recognize parents as their child's first and most important teachers.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct regular home visits using the program's home visiting curriculum.
- Partner with parents to create developmentally appropriate activities that support learning, communication, social-emotional development, and physical growth.
- Help families recognize their strengths, identify goals, and celebrate progress.
- Complete developmental screenings, observations, assessments, and follow-up in coordination with the program team.
- Support families in accessing health care, nutrition services, early intervention, and other community resources.
- Plan and facilitate group socialization activities for children and caregivers.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of visits, services, and family progress.
- Collaborate with coworkers and community partners to meet each family's needs.
- Participate in training, reflective supervision, and professional development.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Home-based Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, a comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree.
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families preferred.
- Understanding of early childhood development and the importance of positive parent-child relationships.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and build respectful relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to travel to family homes and community locations.
- Ability to complete required background checks and program training.
Why Join Starpoint? Make a meaningful difference during a child's earliest years while working with a team committed to children and families. Starpoint offers professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.