Early Head Start Home Visitor

STEP, Inc.•Williamsport, PA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Early Head Start Home Visitor, you'll have the unique opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. You'll become a trusted partner, coach, and advocate, helping families celebrate milestones, overcome challenges, and create strong foundations for their children's future. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development. Every week, you'll meet families where they are, literally and figuratively. Through home visits, family events, and ongoing support, you'll help parents build confidence, strengthen their parenting skills, and support their child's growth and development. You'll celebrate first words, first steps, new achievements, and family successes. You'll connect families with valuable resources, encourage healthy parent-child relationships, and provide support during times of transition and uncertainty. The relationships you build can make a difference for a lifetime.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Adult Education, or a related field; OR a minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Home Visitor or Infant Toddler; or comparable credential; bachelor’s degree preferred;
Minimum of one year of experience working with adults and preschool children, infants, and toddlers preferred.
Home visiting experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Believes in the strength, potential, and resilience of families.
Naturally builds relationships based on trust, respect, and empathy.
Enjoys coaching and empowering others.
Is passionate about child development and early learning.
Values cultural responsiveness and family-centered practices.
Wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of one year of experience working with adults and preschool children, infants, and toddlers preferred.
Home visiting experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Build trusting, collaborative relationships with expectant families and families with infants and toddlers.
Support parents in setting and achieving goals for themselves and their children.
Connect families with community resources and services that help them thrive.
Encourage family engagement, leadership, and advocacy.
Conduct weekly home visits focused on child development, school readiness, and family well-being.
Partner with parents to create engaging learning experiences using everyday routines and materials.
Help families understand and celebrate their child's developmental progress.
Support children with individualized learning and developmental goals.
Plan and facilitate family socializations and group experiences each month.
Provide opportunities for families to learn from and support one another.
Collaborate with health providers, community agencies, and program staff to ensure comprehensive services.