Bilingual Home Visitor

Bilingual Home Visitor

Schedule:

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.Compensation: $54,361.00

Working At NYAPNYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
22 Days Off Each Year!

Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!

Summer Hours ( Half day Friday's)
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family!

Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Work Anniversary Trips!

Peace leave

Mileage reimbursement

Flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

Position Summary The Home Visitor is responsible for the implementation of the New Beginnings Home Visiting Program. The New Beginnings is an evidence base program that provides parent education and supportive services to at risk families within the Chicago area. The program aims to assist families to develop skills and strategies to support the healthy development of their young children (0-3 years of age) children and families.

The Home Visitor works with the parents in their homes, providing early childhood education services in order for the parent to implement age appropriate activities and strategies to help the child develop their physical, emotional, cognitive, language and communication skills. The Home Visitor also provides supportive services to the families and helps them obtain community resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.

Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts to identify eligible families for the program

Completes family intakes and family needs assessments and develop family service plans in conjunction with the family

Conducts weekly home visits to the families’ homes in accordance to program requirements.

Completes child developmental assessments based on the child’s individual age Ensures each assigned family’s progress and services are documented and assessed. Maintains family record, enters timely and complete case notes

Ensures all program records are maintained in a confidential manner and site reports are timely, complete and accurate

Assist in the preparation of program reports

Obtains and maintains certification on required evidence based curriculum

Participates in weekly supervision with program manager

Performs all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines

Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Social Work, Education or Psychology from an accredited school preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.

At least 3 years of professional experience working with low income, at risk families, and familiarity with evidence based intervention programs (EBI).Trained on Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

OTHER SKILLS Demonstrate a high degree of customer service and relationship building abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross functional team.

Extensive travel within Cook and northern counties required. Access to reliable and insured vehicle required.

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