Bilingual Early Head Start Home Visitor

Eagle County Government Careers•Edwards, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Every child deserves a strong start in life. As an Early Head Start Home Visitor, you are the bridge that connects pregnant women and families with young children (ages 0–3) to the tools, confidence, and community resources they need to thrive. Home Visitors organize, plan and facilitate weekly home visits with families that integrate all Head Start components (areas of health, early childhood education and development, nutrition, family life skills, safety, and mental health). Referring and linking families with other community programs is also an essential component of this position. If you are passionate about early childhood development, equity, and making a direct impact right here in our mountain communities, and are bilingual in Spanish and English, we want to meet you! The EHS program operates as part of Eagle County Department of Human Services (ECDHS). ECDHS comprises the following divisions: Children, Family & Adult Services, Economic Services, and Integrated Support Services, each working together to provide exceptional service to our customers. ECDHS is committed to ensuring all ECDHS clients experience a “no wrong door” approach to service delivery. The Children, Family & Adult Services Division (CFAS) is responsible for administering a range of critical programs including Child Welfare, Adult Protection, Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs and Early Head Start.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years working directly with families, human services, or within an early childhood education setting.
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR relevant coursework toward an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE, Social Work, Human Development, or a related field.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (both written and oral) is required.
A valid Colorado driver’s license.
A clean motor vehicle record.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to pass mandatory criminal and child abuse background checks.
Deep empathy, an open communication style, and a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to family dynamics.
A strong understanding of early childhood development milestones.
A true willingness to work deeply within the homes of low-income families.
Comfort utilizing modern databases (like ChildPlus), Microsoft Office, and Google Chrome.

Nice To Haves

Previous Head Start experience is a plus, but not required!
Professional development plan to help eligible candidates complete the education requirement within 18 months of hire!

Responsibilities

Organize, plan and facilitate weekly home visits with families that integrate all Head Start components (areas of health, early childhood education and development, nutrition, family life skills, safety, and mental health).
Refer and link families with other community programs.
Plan and lead weekly 90-minute, child-focused home visits using the Parents As Teachers curriculum.
Act as the primary liaison and advocate between families and contracted child care centers.
Conduct classroom visits, lead monthly "Kid Talks," and maintain strong communication lines.
Administer evidence-based screenings (vision, hearing) and use the Teaching Strategies GOLD tool to assess growth and set actionable individual goals alongside parents.
Use a strengths-based, two-generation approach to link families to vital community programs, track child health statuses, and support medical/dental follow-ups.
Organise and facilitate dynamic parent committees, group socials, and program events, occasionally providing safe transportation in an Eagle County vehicle.

Benefits

Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
15 paid holidays
Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
Paid volunteer hours
8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
Eagle County University classes (internal trainings)
Tuition reimbursement programs
Bilingual Pay Incentive
Free bus pass
Employee Housing is available.