Home Visitor - Early Head Start (Bilingual preferred)
About The Position
El Hogar del Niño, now part of Brightpoint , has been a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education services, with an expert focus on the needs of Latinx and newly arriving families in the Pilsen community for 50 years. Brightpoint and El Hogar Del Niño believe that family is the most important asset for child and youth wellbeing, which is rooted in each organization’s commitment to early childhood care and education. Our greatest strength is our shared commitment to support strong families which create thriving children and communities. 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:
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) OR Bachelor's degree in social work or related family services field with at least 15 credits in (ECE) Early Childhood Education
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Two years' related experience in outreach or casework preferred.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and daily access to a reliable vehicle required.
- Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
