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Position Summary:
The Home Base Visitor contributes to the agencys child development philosophy and goals by leading a comprehensive child development program.
Responsibilities:
Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits to young children and their families.
Carry out curriculum for child development in the context of the home and during group socialization experiences.
Facilitate group socialization experiences and other family group activities.
Provide education and support services to families.
Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young childrens development.
Collaborate with families to establish family development goals, and document this collaborative process in family partnership agreements.
Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall Head Start program.
Monitor and educate parents with respect to childrens health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake.
Provide management, crisis intervention, and resource referral services.
Act as liaison and advocate between community resources and Early Head Start families.
Complete documentation of home visits, socialization experiences, and other relevant activities.
Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
Participate fully in supervision and training experiences.
Other duties as assigned.
Mandatory Job Qualifications:
Minimum of a home-based CDA or comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associates or baccalaureate degree and demonstrated competency in planning and implementing home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote childrens progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five, including for children with disabilities and dual-language learners, as appropriate, and to build respectful, culturally-responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive and Comprehensive
How to Apply: Please forward resume to Beth Rivera brivera@marycrane.org or Fax 773-242-2881.
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