Early Head Start Home Visitor

Chsfl•Longwood, FL

About The Position

The Early Head Start Home Visitor serves as an educator, coach, advocate, and trusted support for families with infants and toddlers from birth through age three. The role brings Early Head Start learning into families’ homes, helps parents become their child’s first and most important teacher, and supports children’s healthy development and school readiness. Home Visitors partner with families to strengthen parent-child relationships, support developmental milestones, and connect families with resources and services. The position includes weekly home visits using the Early Head Start curriculum, learning activities, developmental screenings and assessments, parent education and coaching, and group socialization activities. The Home Visitor also monitors children’s health and development, encourages family participation and parent leadership, and maintains program documentation and records. The position is full-time and pays $19.73 per hour.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish.
Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Experience working with children from birth to age five.
Meet one of the stated education and credential pathways: High School Diploma or GED with a Home Visitor/Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related coursework including at least six college credit hours in Early Childhood or Child Development; Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field with certification to work with children from birth through elementary grades; or another Bachelor's degree with the required CDA credential or approved Early Childhood coursework.
Knowledge of early childhood development and family development.
Knowledge of community resources and support systems.
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Effective planning, organization, and time-management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
Ability to balance compassion, accountability, and documentation responsibilities; remain flexible, positive, and solution-focused; and demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with young children and families in a human services or early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly home visits using the Early Head Start curriculum.
Facilitate learning experiences that promote school readiness and healthy development.
Partner with families to establish goals and family partnership agreements.
Conduct developmental screenings and assessments.
Support infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and dual-language learners in their growth and development.
Provide parent education, coaching, and resources.
Connect families with healthcare, community resources, and support services.
Encourage parent leadership, participation, and engagement in the Early Head Start program.
Monitor children's health, nutrition, medical appointments, and developmental progress.
Facilitate group socialization activities that promote family engagement and peer support.
Maintain accurate documentation, participant records, and program data.