Home Visitor- Noble CO

Brightpoint•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, school-year position for an Early Head Start Home Visitor in Noble CO. The role involves working with parents in their homes to enhance parenting skills and utilize the home as a primary learning environment for the child. The goal is to foster child growth and development, create a safe and secure environment, and assist families in achieving self-sufficiency. The position requires developing a strong, respectful relationship with each child and parent, conducting ongoing child development assessments, and implementing Brightpoint Values.

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.
Willingness to work some flexible hours, including evenings, when requested.

Responsibilities

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