Early Head Start Home Based Visitor: EHS Wilkinsburg Hosaana House

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Wilkinsburg, PA

About The Position

The Early Head Start Home Based Visitor provides individualized early childhood education and parenting support through weekly 90-minute home visits. The position supports children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development and helps parents understand developmental milestones and learning needs. The visitor builds relationships with families, develops family goal plans, connects families with resources and referrals, and facilitates group socializations and community activities. The role maintains accurate family records, including home-visit documentation, assessments, and developmental screenings, and follows Early Head Start standards, policies, and procedures. The visitor collaborates with staff and administrators, participates in meetings and professional development, and promotes the program in the community. The position reports to the Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education. The position schedule is 260 days, and the listed salary is per the HSEA Contract, with Step 1 at $52,293.20 (non-negotiable).

Requirements

At least two years of experience working with children from birth to age five and families.
Knowledge of early childhood development, family dynamics, and parenting practices.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build trusting relationships with families.
Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and online data systems.
Ability to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that support children’s progress across Office of Head Start standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, and NSOR clearances required before an offer; clearances must be dated within one year of the hire date.
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources before the hire date.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended sitting; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 50 pounds; kneeling, crouching, bending, and reaching; repetitive hand and finger movements; clear speech when communicating with families with limited English proficiency; clear hearing; and adequate vision.

Nice To Haves

Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
Experience working in a Head Start, early childhood, or social services setting.
Experience in home-based service delivery or case management (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits with families to provide individualized early childhood education and parenting support.
Implement developmentally appropriate activities and strategies supporting children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Help parents understand and address children’s developmental milestones and learning needs.
Build trusting relationships with families and support their involvement in children’s learning and development.
Develop family goal plans with parents, set objectives, and track progress.
Provide resources, guidance, and referrals addressing family health, nutrition, and social-service needs.
Organize and facilitate group socializations for children and families.
Maintain accurate, current family records, including home-visit documentation, assessments, and developmental screenings.
Follow Early Head Start program standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Coordinate family support with Early Head Start teachers, staff, and program administrators.
Attend team meetings, case conferences, and professional development sessions as required.
Promote the Early Head Start program in the community to increase awareness and engagement.
Help organize and facilitate parent workshops, support groups, and community events.
Recruit enrolled parents to serve as policy council representatives.
Plan and implement home-based learning experiences using the home visiting curriculum to promote children’s progress across Office of Head Start standards, including children with disabilities and dual language learners.