Bilingual Home Visitor

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Chicago, IL

1d•$52,416 - $60,200

About The Position

The Home Visitor is responsible for the implementation of the New Beginnings Home Visiting Program. The New Beginnings is an evidence base program that provides parent education and supportive services to at risk families within the Chicago area. The program aims to assist families to develop skills and strategies to support the healthy development of their young children (0-3 years of age) children and families. The Home Visitor works with the parents in their homes, providing early childhood education services in order for the parent to implement age appropriate activities and strategies to help the child develop their physical, emotional, cognitive, language and communication skills. The Home Visitor also provides supportive services to the families and helps them obtain community resources.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Education or Psychology from an accredited school preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of professional experience working with low income, at risk families, and familiarity with evidence based intervention programs (EBI).
Trained on Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Demonstrate a high degree of customer service and relationship building abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross functional team.
Extensive travel within Cook and northern counties required.
Access to reliable and insured vehicle required.
NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

Nice To Haves

Trained on Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.
Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts to identify eligible families for the program
Completes family intakes and family needs assessments and develop family service plans in conjunction with the family
Conducts weekly home visits to the families’ homes in accordance to program requirements.
Completes child developmental assessments based on the child’s individual age
Ensures each assigned family’s progress and services are documented and assessed.
Maintains family record, enters timely and complete case notes
Ensures all program records are maintained in a confidential manner and site reports are timely, complete and accurate
Assist in the preparation of program reports
Obtains and maintains certification on required evidence based curriculum
Participates in weekly supervision with program manager
Performs all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor