Home Visitor - Early Head Start (Bilingual)

Brightpoint • Des Plaines, IL

11d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. The Home Visitor is a critical member of the Early Head Start team, providing comprehensive home-visiting services within a strength-based, family-centered model to expectant parents and families with young children. As a Home Visitor, you will assess the strengths and needs of children and families, partner with parents to establish family and child development goals, and support families in expanding their support systems. You will provide observations of parent-child interactions, including assessing for effective communication and empathic responses, and engage parents in reflective dialogue on the developing parent-child relationship. Home Visitors will collaborate with other Early Head Start program staff, including Family Support Specialists, to link families with appropriate referrals and community supports. Candidate qualifications: Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field OR Home Visiting Child Development Associate (CDA) required. Two years relevant college coursework experience, or equivalent combination strongly preferred for candidates without a conferred degree. You are at least 19 years old per state and federal guidelines. The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required. Experience working with children and families preferred. Ability to attend in-person family visits and meetings required. Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required. Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field OR Home Visiting Child Development Associate (CDA) required.
• Two years relevant college coursework experience, or equivalent combination strongly preferred for candidates without a conferred degree.
• You are at least 19 years old per state and federal guidelines.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required.
• Ability to attend in-person family visits and meetings required.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
• Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports implementation of all Performance Standards, program philosophy, and the policies and procedures of Brightpoint.
• Implements assigned Home Visiting model with fidelity to the model.
• Keeps certification current as needed.
• Writes weekly lesson plans and conducts age-appropriate activities with parents and children to support the child’s growth and development.
• Assists the Family Support Specialists in assessing the family’s need for services, setting goals, and obtaining all consents needed for family to achieve goals.
• Assists parents in understanding age-appropriate expectations of child development and behavior.
• Implements special projects with parents and children as directed.
• Assists in identification of children who may have varying abilities and works with appropriate staff in securing additional services as needed.
• Monitors and ensures materials and equipment used in Home Visiting parent-child activities are complete and in good condition at all times.
• Actively assists in preparation of family socialization activities, including lesson planning, materials, and equipment set up and break down.
• Assists in identifying families who could benefit from additional supportive services.
• Completes child observations and records documentation in required paper and/or software according to specified timeframe.
• Completes all documentation as assigned.
• Maintains complete and accurate required child files, forms and records within required timelines.
• Engages parents in the development and implementation of educational curriculum, parent activities, educational opportunities, and community involvement.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure)
• 11 paid holidays
• supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with match
• Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree