Home Visitor

Overview

Hours:

40 hours/week, 50 weeks/year.

Sign on Incentive of $2,000 Available – $500 payable after successful completion of 90 days, $750 payable after successful completion of 6 months and $750 after successful completion of one year.

General Scope of Duties:

The Home Visitor provides developmentally appropriate education that advances the cognitive, language, physical, social and emotional growth for a caseload of up to 12 families. Work with families to support parents in strengthening their skills as the primary educators of their children in the home and through bi-monthly group socializations. The Home Visitor ensures compliance with all existing state child care licensing regulations and federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.

• Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.
• Must have adequate transportation, a valid driver’s license and meet WCAP’s insurance requirements.
• Must meet WCAP’s background clearance requirements.
• Valid Criminal Record History Check (CHRC) through DOE.

The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• Experience teaching infants and toddler children.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• At least two years’ experience working with young children and families in a human service setting, preferably in homes.
• Maine Infant Toddler Credential I or II preferred.

You must meet one of the following education requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to ECE or any subject with coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.
• An Associate’s Degree in ECE.
• An Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA).
• All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated

A detailed job description is available on our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please submit a completed WCAP employment application also available on our website to:
Human Resources, WCAP, PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915. This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. WCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Katie Bagley, HR Manager

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PO Box 130

Belfast 04915

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