Home Visitor; Bilingual, English​/Spanish

Location: 1444 N Farnsworth Ave Suite 200

Aurora

Aurora, IL

Job :1136

# of Openings:1

The Bilingual Home Visitor/ Parent Educator provides home visiting services and parent education to children and families in the PAT program. Works from a team approach utilizing principles of Family Support Practice to enhance the overall development of children and families in the program.

• Provide home-based services including parent/child interaction activities to families.
• Provide support, education, and information on relevant topics to include child development, parenting, and family education through home and center-based services.
• Follow PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner.
• Conduct family assessments to determine needs for case management and other referrals as well as the development of an IFSP.
• Conduct developmental screening, home-based and center based services, referrals and advocacy.
• Support the family in reaching their identified goals and support parents identify tools and skills to foster their child’s health development.
• Prepare and submit appropriate documentation and reports, maintain client records in accordance with professional standards and funder requirements.
• Assist in recruiting eligible families for home visiting program and maintain caseload.
• Attend the PAT Training for certification and training on Principles of Family Support.
• Collaborate with other agencies and services.
• Assist childcare staff with planning center activities and services, which reflect families’ needs and interests.
• Meet regularly with PAT Supervisor to discuss and review cases.
• Maintain required screenings, update immunizations, educational status, WIC appointments, and family planning for participants and their children.
• Facilitate groups at center and collaborating organizations as needed.
• Participate in fundraising activities.

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Experience in child development, early childhood education, social work, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of community.
• Requires extensive local travel and some evening and weekend hours.
• Must have access to reliable and efficient transportation that will allow for the completion of caseload responsibility (Driver’s License and Car Insurance).

Salary: $48,200/year. This is a full‑time exempt position.

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Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer