Early Head Start Home Visitor

Early Head Start Home Visitor

Location: Torrington, CT
Employment type: Full-time, Full Year
Reports to: Early Head Start Supervisor
Salary: $21.50 to $28.50 per hour, commensurate with experience and education
Start date: Position open until filled; anticipated start date ASAP

EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities, redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be through a systemic approach grounded in the 3

Cs—Connection, Culture, and Customization.

• Conduct weekly 90‑minute home visits focused on child development, family goals, and school readiness.
• Implement a research‑based home‑visiting curriculum that supports individualized learning for infants and toddlers.
• Complete developmental screenings and ongoing assessments, and share results with families in a clear and supportive manner.
• Assist families in developing and monitoring Family Partnership Agreements, including goal setting and resource referrals.
• Provide prenatal support and education to expectant families.
• Plan and facilitate twice‑monthly group socializations in alignment with curriculum and program standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation (case notes, attendance, assessments, required reports).
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies.
• Support families in meeting health requirements such as well‑child exams, immunizations, and dental care.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, reflective supervision, training, and professional development activities.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned and meet deadlines for reporting and documentation.
• Primary work performed in family homes and community settings; some office and classroom environments as needed.
• Regular interaction with families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Bi‑lingual preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.
• Capacity to problem‑solve, handle crises, and work with families and children of various cultures from low‑income backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility with respect to time, day, and tasks.
• Ability to develop effective relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children, families, and co‑workers.
• Eager to participate in program evaluation, develop action plans and implement new ventures.
• Skilled at making new connections with community providers.

• Bi‑lingual fluency in English and Spanish highly desirable.
• Associate degree in early childhood, human services, or related field, or plan for attainment of degree.
• At least 2 years experience working with children and families.
  
  Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred or willingness to complete coursework within the first year of employment.
• Active driver’s license and insurance.
• Regular and consistent attendance considered an essential function of this job.
• Maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families.
• Experience working with at‑risk families, infants, toddlers, and young children.
• Knowledge of resources and support systems in the service communities.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and interact with infants and toddlers during visits.
• Ability to travel in various weather conditions to family homes and community locations.

Highly competitive benefits package.

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