HIPPY Home Visitor

R'Club Child Care, Inc • FL

87d • $20 - $20

About The Position

This is a paraprofessional position with responsibility for providing one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents, in their homes or in a community-based setting (for group meetings), and will supply the parent with weekly HIPPY activity packets. The position provides a broad range of services including developing and maintaining formal relationships within the community; develops and maintain linkages with various community resources; and to be a role model and advocate for families and children.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate.
• A minimum of one year of experience with children and families.
• Good communication, reading, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of existing community-based organizations, networks, and the informal structure of the neighborhood.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation and a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior participation in the program as a parent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active schedule/case load and have regular contact with clients, community resources, and agency personnel.
• Spend the majority of time in the community with families enrolled in the program.
• Instruct the parent in the upcoming week's material, using role play technique.
• Develop and maintain linkage with various community resources, including churches, civic groups, clubs, and organizations, law enforcement, schools, social human services and employment training services in the target community.
• Plan and prepare for weekly home visits.
• Maintain records (activity logs, client contact, and case notes).
• Assist with staff meetings, check eligibility, review home visitors’ weekly reports and files, and plan activities for group meetings.
• Collect pre-selected activity sheets and meet with the coordinator on a weekly basis.
• Assist in the preparation, provision, and clean-up of the group meeting.
• Participates in staff development and lead staff meetings.
• Timely completion and submission of paperwork.
• Develop and maintain a thorough familiarity within the community and at the Center and how to gain access to the services.
• Check eligibility monthly and collect participants' birth certificates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $20.00.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees