QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum AA degree in Early Childhood or related field (must meet Head Start standard)
2. Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and/or families.

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

LOCATION: Throughout Kent County. Office at the Delaware Early Childhood Center (DECC)

JOB GOALS: NDEHS Home Visitors work with DECC Staff, families and University of Delaware to provide high quality Early Head Start home visits and socializations to children and families prenatal to age 3 on a weekly basis.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The NDEHS Home Visitor role supports children and families through weekly home visits, that focus on child development, parent-child interaction, family well-being, development center parenting, socializations, screenings, resources and goal setting. 

A). Ensure that the program meets or exceeds the Head Start Performance Standards.
B) Assist in developing a Family Partnership Agreement (FPA)
C) Schedule and conduct required weekly 1.5-hour home visits.
D) Keep accurate and timely documentation of progress per program requirements.
E) Provide a variety of support services to individual and groups of parents.

1. Work with Supervisor, Senior staff and other DECC and community programs to provide additional support services to families through socialization and community engagement.

1. Organizes group meetings that give parents information on child development, health, safety, parenting, and community services.
2. Participate, plan and implement Early Head Start Socialization and Group events for families, offering day, evening and weekend opportunities.
3. Assists parents in accessing community services.
4. Participate in program recruitment.

1. Facilitate and participate in professional developmental and education.

1. Attend continuing /annual in services/education as appropriate to maintain highest quality practices within EHS.
2. Participate in all mandatory trainings required by the grantee or Program Manager.

1. Other Duties as assigned by Program Manager and Grantee and/or required by Head Start Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Additional training in procedures and programs relating to the specific requirements of the position. Flexible schedule with availability and adaptability to provide day, evening and occasional weekend home visits and socializations.


SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The New Directions Early Head Start Home Visitor is a full-time, salaried position and shall be employed up to twelve months per year, based on need and funding. Salary scale will be in effect based on verified experience.


EVALUATION: The New Directions Early Head Start Home Visitor is a full-time, salaried position and shall be employed up to twelve months per year, based on need and funding. Salary scale will be in effect based on verified experience.

CLOSING DATE: Open until position is filled

START DATE: ASAP

The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
2. Satisfactory child protection registry check.
3. Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
4. Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year by the posted closing date. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at www.joindelawareschools.org
Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

Delaware Early Childhood Center
Human Resources Office
100 W. Mispillion St. 
Harrington,DE 19952
www.lf.k12.de.us Phone: 302.398-8945– Fax: 302.398-8983

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: (302)284-3020.