Early Head Start Family Educator - Start in June

Akin (formerly Childhaven)•Spokane Valley, WA

33d•$26 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Head Start (EHS) Family Educator plans and implements comprehensive child development and family support services through home visits. Collaborates with team to facilitate socialization groups and family events (occasional evening/weekend work required). Will implement services to meet or exceed Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and Akin policies and procedures. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to establish positive, goal-oriented relationships with individuals and families.
Knowledge and experience in child development, early childhood education and/or social services
Experience supporting caregiver-child interaction
Ability to observe and to report objectively on family functioning and progress toward achievement of identified goals
Ability to exercise judgment and to handle stressful circumstances
Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, record keeping, and oral and written communications
Knowledge of effective communication techniques, conflict resolution skills, and adult education practices
Knowledge of community resources and the ability to establish and build collaborative partnerships with community agencies and their staff
Proficient in Office 365 and data entry
Ability to adapt to new technology
Familiarity with or interest in the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging; and experience working successfully with colleagues, clients, or communities from a variety of backgrounds
Demonstrated openness to learning and contributing to an inclusive workplace environment
Home Visitor CDA (Child Development Associate) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition, or Associate or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework equivalent to the Home Visitor CDA
Access to a reliable, insured vehicle for work-related travel
Proof of physical exam within past 12 months (updated every three years)
One-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment, unless has written proof of a negative test within past 12 months. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
Proof of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer
Completion of Akin and DCYF criminal history background check, including registry with MERIT to include fingerprinting.
https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister [https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister]
A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years
CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification
HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne pathogen training
Food Handler’s Permit
Other assigned trainings

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Oromo, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Urdu
Current Parents as Teachers certification

Responsibilities

Utilizes the Parents as Teachers curriculum to prepare and implement weekly home visit plans for children birth-to-3 and expectant families, including children with disabilities and medical needs
Facilitates positive, developmentally appropriate caregiver-child interaction
Conducts screenings and assessments of children in all developmental areas and collaborates with health professionals to evaluate the child’s development
Refers to early intervention services and other appropriate community services, as necessary.
Develops an individualized school readiness plan for each child based on screenings, assessments, and family input
Develops family partnership goals based on the family’s strengths, needs, and interests and partners with community agencies to provide referrals and resources to support the family to meet their goals
Participates in planning and facilitating family events and socialization groups throughout the year
Participates in quarterly team reviews of enrolled families with interdisciplinary team.
Actively assists with the recruitment of Policy Council members and attends Policy Council meetings periodically or as requested
Maintains complete, objective, timely, and confidential records for children and families
Attends required Akin and Early Learning trainings, as well as community-based trainings as needed
Provides on-the-job technical support for new staff members and volunteers
Participates in weekly team meetings and regular team-building activities
Participates in recruitment activities to support full enrollment
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor