Home Educator - Darke or Preble County

COUNCIL ON RURAL SERVICE PROGRAMS INC•Camden, OH

5d•$17 - $23

About The Position

Carry forth the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the agency and adhere to all agency policies and procedures. Manage a caseload of assigned children and families. Recruit families and children for the program including expectant families, establish contact, complete applications and enrollment and provide regular consistent services: 46 home visits, 22 socializations Maintain up to date complete files on each child/family including weekly documentation of home visit activities in data management program. Observe and document children’s developmental progress using agency selected assessment tools. Work with child and family on goals established on an IFSP, IEP or other case plan when applicable. During the weekly home visits to the family’s home, coach parent/guardian in observation and documentation techniques, and in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices with children; assist and encourage them in their role of primary educator for their child using the established curriculum. Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages birth to five, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate, and to build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Initiate a Family Partnership Agreement with each family within sixty (60) days of entry. Review and update the established goals monthly. Coordinate and support families completing CACFP enrollment and ethnicity forms. Support parents and community volunteers in recording donated hours through agency selected digital inkind system. All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical Generous Leave/401(k)/Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility/Paid Education/Affordable & Comprehensive Benefits/Caring Colleagues

Requirements

Work Experience Required: Home visiting experience preferred.
Education and Training: Minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s (college in lieu of associate’s or bachelor’s) degree. Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred. Competent in planning and implementing home-based learning experiences. Willing to undertake, within 18 months, any additional required training for effective family support.
Special Conditions: Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, bend, reach, move easily and work on the floor with families and small children. A valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to agency insurer. Involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record -keeping and time management; able to travel assigned service area extensively. Overnight travel for training may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical

Nice To Haves

Home visiting experience preferred.
Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of assigned children and families.
Recruit families and children for the program including expectant families, establish contact, complete applications and enrollment and provide regular consistent services: 46 home visits, 22 socializations
Maintain up to date complete files on each child/family including weekly documentation of home visit activities in data management program.
Observe and document children’s developmental progress using agency selected assessment tools.
Work with child and family on goals established on an IFSP, IEP or other case plan when applicable.
During the weekly home visits to the family’s home, coach parent/guardian in observation and documentation techniques, and in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices with children; assist and encourage them in their role of primary educator for their child using the established curriculum.
Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages birth to five, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate, and to build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
Initiate a Family Partnership Agreement with each family within sixty (60) days of entry. Review and update the established goals monthly.
Coordinate and support families completing CACFP enrollment and ethnicity forms.
Support parents and community volunteers in recording donated hours through agency selected digital inkind system.