Early Head Start Home Visitor

Greenwood 8741 South Greenwood Chicago, IL 60619, USA

Basic Function: The Home Visitor provides child development and parent involvement services to families, which include home visits, socializations, and case management in accordance with program guidelines. The Home Visitor is responsible for delivering prenatal education and home-based services as defined by Head Start Performance Standards. The Home Visitor aids child development and growth through the implementation of an age-appropriate child centered curriculum and works with parents to strengthen their knowledge and skills in child development in order that they may more effectively guide the learning experiences of the children.

Reporting Relationship: Reports To:
Home Visitor Director

• Provide curriculum driven child development, parent education and family support during weekly, 90 minute home visits to enrolled families of infants and toddlers and parents.
• Plan for and facilitate a minimum of 2 socializations per month with parent-child interaction and other activities.
• Provide support, planning and education to expectant mothers to ensure a healthy pre‑natal experience.
• Coordinate successful completion of all required screenings/assessments of assigned children and their families.
• In partnership with parents, provide developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers; develop in partnership with parents an individual development plan for each child.
• Conduct a Family Assessment for each assigned family and develop Family Partnership Agreements to support them in achieving their goals.
• Monitor and educate parents with respect to children’s health status, including monitoring medical follow‑up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake.
• Provide support services to families and act as a liaison and advocate between community resources and assigned families.
• Complete all required paperwork, documentation and case records within established deadlines and ensure all child/family files are up to date and accurate. Complete data entry for all assigned families including the COPA system and maintain confidentiality of all related records and information following Ada S. McKinley policy and procedures.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other involved Child Development Program staff to provide required and necessary services. Participate in all required and necessary staff meetings.
• Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
• Continue professional growth by participating in classes, training programs, workshops and/or conferences, as the budget allows.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the organization’s Standard Operating Procedures Manual and Human Resources Manual.
• Perform other duties assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in early childhood education or early child development. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or early child development preferred.
• Must have at least two years’ experience working with children and families in a human services or education setting.
• Must provide own vehicle, valid Driver's License and proof of full insurance coverage.

• $40,000 - $45,000 Annually
• Paid vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Vision
• 403(b) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long‑term & short‑term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Family medical leave

Benefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part‑time positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer.

• Must have ability to problem solve, handle crises and work with families and children from low‑income backgrounds.
• Must demonstrate the experiences, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client population served.
• Must be able to partner with…