CASE MANAGER- HOME VISITOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham • University, MS

66d • $19 - $31

About The Position

To provide in-home early childhood education/child development guidance to promote parents/primary caregiver(s) as their child's first teacher, and to provide case management services to families as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field with course work in child development required.
• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Experience in working with children is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience working with children and families from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the recruitment of eligible families. Develops a partnership with assigned UAB Early Head Start Program families and individual family members.
• Conducts weekly home visits with assigned families using appropriate safety procedures. Assists in completing multiple developmental screening and assessment measures throughout the program year for children on their family list.
• Develops an Individual Developmental Plan (IDP) for each child on their family list using information obtained through developmental screening and assessment measures, parent input, personal observation, and knowledge of child development. Develops IDPs quarterly and updates them weekly.
• Facilitates and documents family members' identification of their resources, supports, and goals. Assists in the achievement of families' goals through referrals to community services and resources. Completes appropriate forms to document home visits, goal planning, etc. in a timely manner.
• Participates in group socialization activities and encourages families to participate in these activities. Works with other staff and area specialists to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to families.
• Responds to family crises in a timely manner. Attends and participates in family reviews and staff meetings. Conducts occasional after-hour meetings with families as needed.
• Develops and updates annually an individual training plan related to personal continuing education goals and follows the plan
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees