Case Manager II - Home Visitor

Seven Hills Foundation • Fitchburg, MA

85d • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Family Day Care (FDC) Home Visitor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program including monitoring and support of children and families of the Family Day Care Program.

Requirements

• Associate degree or relevant experience required.
• EEC Lead Infant/Toddler/Preschool certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Massachusetts driver's license required.
• Maintain Infant/Child CPR & First Aid.
• Fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of DCF support services, EEC waitlist & regulations, and QRIS preferred.
• Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Family Daycare Homes by conducting 2 visits a month minimum.
• Provide copies of client paperwork to our CAFS providers including the Ages & Stages development evaluations.
• Work together with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Early Intervention (EI), and Special Education Department (SPED) to ensure children are receiving appropriate services.
• Act as liaison between the FDC providers and parents and as an advocate for the child.
• Assist and report all DCF case load concerns to CAFS director / support DCF supportive parents, DCF social workers and FDC providers.
• Observe children during activities and give suggestions or ideas on activities or discuss ways to improve.
• Assist providers with the children curriculum plans, collect and review every month.
• Provide guidance to all providers with any concerns or complaints providers may have about a client or a child.
• Closely monitor children’s attendance throughout each month.
• Monitor children’s files for health records and update physicals & immunizations as needed.
• Ensure that providers are in compliance with all current EEC regulations.
• Provide parents with local resources as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Assist director in planning and implementing Professional Development trainings and parent education events for FDC providers, staff, and parents.
• Responsible to arrange Substitute care when other CAFS contract providers are closed.
• Have knowledge of current state childcare policies.
• Carry out all activities in keeping with agency policy.
• Be a team member of CAFS to help carry out and perform other duties as required or directed.
• Carry out all responsibilities professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain employee and client confidentiality at all times.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution.
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships.
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework.
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills.
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year.
• Vacation Cash-Out Option.
• 3 Paid Personal Days.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Accrued Paid Sick Time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees