Home Visitor III Early Head Start South LA

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start Home Visitor identifies, recruits and enrolls families for participation in the HS Program, then regularly meets with enrolled families to identify challenges and needs they face. The Early Head Start Home Visitors foster the view and practice in parents that they are their childs first teacher and reinforce this concept with developmentally appropriate activities; works with parent to establish a Family Partnership Agreement and assists them in attaining established goals. Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment. Identifies, recruits and enrolls families for participation in the HS Program. Consults with families and staff in identifying a familys or childs challenges/needs; explores solutions. Meets families by going to the family home every week for at least ninety (90) minutes per family per week, develops weekly activities that are developmentally appropriate, family focused and engaging. Performs ongoing observations, screenings and assessments to develop and review childs goals. Collaborate with various services; such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, mental health services, and/or disabilities to better support child/family. Acts as a liaison and advocate between community resources and HS families. Helps families as necessary to arrange and keep medical and dental appointments as required by HS. Plans, participates, and creates an environment that is developmentally appropriate and implements socializations twice a month. Maintain children's records; submit accurate monthly paperwork and reports on a timely basis. Other duties as required and may be subject to change.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California drivers license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation. Proof at the time of hire
TB clearance within 6 months prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employment
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to: Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently kneel and squat Ability to move quickly
BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field
24 CD units including, 6 units of infant/toddler. (At least 3 semester units are required at hire and any additional units for a total of 6 units are required to be completed within 1 year of hire)
Experience working with infant/toddlers

Nice To Haves

2 years in ECE or social work
Child Development Teacher permit
EHS/HS knowledge
Knowledge of Head Start performance standards
Growing great kids curriculum
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Access to dependable transportation
Proof of Insurance

Responsibilities

Works with a caseload of twelve (12) families and up to 14 children by going to the family home every week for at least ninety (90) minutes per family per week
Consults with families and staff in identifying a familys or childs challenges/needs; explores solutions
Works with parents in weekly home visits to develop activities that are developmentally appropriate, family focused and engaging
Conducts ongoing observations, screenings and assessments to develop goals that relate to the child's individual growth and development
Collaborate with various social services, ensuring parent involvement, to obtain nutrition, health, mental health services, and/or disability assistance to better support child/family
Maintain children's records; submit accurate monthly paperwork and reports on a timely basis
Plans, participates, and creates an environment that is developmentally appropriate and implements socializations twice a month
Works with parent to establish a Family Partnership Agreement and assists them in attaining established goals
Fosters the view and practice in parents that they are their childs first teacher and reinforce this concept with practical suggestions
Acts as a liaison and advocate between community resources and HS families
Helps families as necessary to arrange and keep medical and dental appointments as required by HS
Identifies, recruits and enrolls families for participation in the HS Program
Performs ongoing observations, screenings and assessments to develop and review childs goals
Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission