Early Head Start Home Visitor

Join Our Team at Cen Clear!

Position: Early Head Start Home Visitor

Location: Community-based; serving primarily the Centre County Area

Employment Type: Full-time/Hourly/Non-exempt

Pay: $15.92-$19.16 per hour

About Cen Clear

At Cen Clear
, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

• Teamwork:
  We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
• Change & Innovation:
  We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
• Respect & Compassion:
  Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
• Integrity:
  We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
• Resilience:
  We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
• Wellbeing:
  We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
• Community Commitment:
  We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

Cen Clear is seeking a dedicated Early Head Start Home Visitor to provide home-based services that promote healthy prenatal outcomes, child development, and strong family functioning. You will work closely with expecting mothers, infants, toddlers (up to age
3), and their families, while also organizing group activities and community events.

• Travel within the Matternville area (travel required; mileage/time reimbursed per policy)
• Work 37.5 hours per week, 50 weeks per year
• Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits to young children, pregnant moms, and their families.
• Monitor and educate parents on children's health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake.
• Provide education and support services to families using the EHS researched Based Curriculum.
• Conduct group socialization experiences and other family group activities.
• Recruit families to participate in our program and establish family development goals.
• Act as a liaison and advocate between community resources and Head Start families.
• Complete and document referrals to community resources.
• Support transitions for all children aging out of the EHS program.
• Participate in the initial training plan and annually acquire a minimum of 15 hours of professional development.
• Conduct screenings and ongoing assessments for child development and utilize data to create education and literacy goals.
• Plan home visits based on child development and family needs.
• Maintain a professional attitude and confidentiality concerning information about Cen Clear staff, children, parents, consumers/clients, and families.
• Attend all required staff meetings and participate in on-the-job training
• Communicate openly with supervisor by reporting any issues, concerns, or problems.
• Practice social responsibility by checking email daily and responding in a timely manner.

• High school diploma or GED and a current home-based Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or
• Enrollment in a CDA program that will be completed within two years of hire, as permitted by applicable Early Head Start requirements; or
• A minimum of 12 Early Childhood Credits from an accredited University; or
• An associate degree or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Social Work, Family Studies, or a closely related field, with experience working with young children and families.
• Experience working with both children and adults.
• Proficiency in computers and technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that support child development and family engagement in accordance with the Early Head Start home-based curriculum.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and community partners while managing multiple responsibilities.

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

• Meaningful work that positively impacts families and communities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year including a floating holiday)
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match (start contributing after 30 days; employer match begins after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (if position meets PSLF and LRP program…