Early Head Start Home Visitor-Dekalb

Brightpoint•Waterloo, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for helping the parent(s) in their home weekly to improve their parenting skills and assisting them in the use of the home as the child's primary learning environment. The Home Visitor will work with the parent(s) to provide learning opportunities that enhance their child's growth and development. Work with parent(s) and pregnant women to provide a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active and encouraged toward self-discipline, self-motivation and self-actualization. Assist parents to develop and work toward child development goals. Screen infant/toddler using Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening tool within 45 days of enrollment. Assist families in obtaining a medical and dental home and to maintain an up to date schedule of EPSDT health recommendations. Complete family self-sufficiency screen and assist families to develop goals to move toward self-sufficiency. Develop a warm, caring relationship with each child and parent in his or her group that is based on mutual respect and serves as a model to the child for his/her relationship with others. Complete an ongoing child development assessment with parent(s) to assess child's development and works with them to plan and implement developmentally sequential activities in which each child can experience success and build confidence in his or her own abilities and worth. Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate Degree in Education, Social Services or related field.
Strong oral (speaking and listening) and written communication skills.
Good knowledge of Word and Excel.
Ability to work in an online database.
Ability to work outside the office with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications and records.
Ability to relate well with staff, visitors, and clients, including individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, particularly low income.
Must have a valid Indiana driver's license.
Must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance when driving for Brightpoint.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in Early Childhood Education and/or home visiting preferred.
Must obtain the Home Visitors CDA within 12 months of hire.
Must become certified in First Aid and CPR within twelve (12) months of employment.
Willing to work some flexible hours, including evenings, when requested.

Responsibilities

Help parent(s) in their home weekly to improve parenting skills.
Assist parents in using the home as the child's primary learning environment.
Provide learning opportunities to enhance child's growth and development.
Work with parents and pregnant women to provide a safe and secure environment for children.
Assist parents in developing and working toward child development goals.
Screen infant/toddler using Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening tool within 45 days of enrollment.
Assist families in obtaining a medical and dental home and maintaining an up-to-date schedule of EPSDT health recommendations.
Complete family self-sufficiency screen and assist families in developing goals for self-sufficiency.
Develop a warm, caring relationship with each child and parent based on mutual respect.
Complete an ongoing child development assessment with parent(s) to assess child's development.
Plan and implement developmentally sequential activities with parents.
Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.