Role OverviewThe Home Visitor identifies, recruits, and enrolls families for participation in the HS Program, then regularly meets with enrolled families to identify challenges and needs they face. The Home Visitor fosters the view and practice in parents that they are their child's first teacher and reinforces this concept with developmentally appropriate activities.
What You Will Do
Specific duties include working with a caseload of 12 families and up to 14 children, conducting ongoing observations, screenings, and assessments to develop goals, collaborating with various social services, and maintaining children's records.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience working with infant/toddlers, knowledge of Head Start performance standards, and EHS/HS knowledge. Bilingual English and Spanish skills are also preferred.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verifications
- Have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver's license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation
- TB clearance within 6 months' prior
- Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
- Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
- Health screening at the time of employment
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently kneel and squat
- Ability to move quickly
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
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