Early Head Start - Home Visitor

Lifesteps Inc • Vanport Township, PA

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About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Home Visitor to work in the Early Head Start program based in Beaver Falls, PA. Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years by 'helping individuals and families with life's changing needs'. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this could be the right opportunity for you. Early Head Start Home Visitor positions are responsible for providing child development services and supportive services to families with infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers. The Home Visitor / Family Educator will work with typically developing children and children with disabilities to effectively implement the Early Head Start home-based curriculum. Home Visitors connect families with community partners to provide social services, as needed, on topics such as health services, child socializations, child advocacy, crisis intervention, parent involvement training, etc. Documentation is also a large portion of the Family Educator role. The Home Visitors report to the office each day (located in Chippewa / Beaver Falls) and then drive the company vehicle to the home visiting appointments in Beaver County. Family educators build trusting relationships and are advocates for the pregnant moms and babies they are supporting. Full-time positions work a schedule of Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. No Evenings, No Weekends. No Holidays. Company Vehicle Provided for use during the work day.

Requirements

• Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Family Relations, Counseling, Special Education, Social Work or Human Services (or related field).
• Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences.
• Knowledge in infant/toddler development, education, health, nutrition, safety, family dynamics, and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of community resources and skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks or proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (or related field).
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide child development services and supportive services to families with infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers.
• Implement the Early Head Start home-based curriculum.
• Connect families with community partners to provide necessary social services.
• Document interactions and services provided.
• Build trusting relationships with families and advocate for pregnant moms and babies.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums.
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees