HOME VISITOR III

NHA•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Home-Based Supervisor, provides comprehensive, individualized educational, social and health services to children and their families. This role involves implementing a planned program of activities that enhance the parent's ability to serve as the primary educator in their child's development. The position also assists the Home-Based Supervisor with day-to-day operations, managing a caseload, and data entry as needed. The role requires adherence to the core values of the Agency, NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Practitioners and Professional Practice, Head Start Performance Standards, and required Head Start competencies.

Requirements

Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relative to Head Start/child care operations
Working knowledge of adult learning concepts and child development theories/strategies and community resources
Ability to problem-solve and make decisions, develop and implement program plans
Flexibility in adapting to changing job demands
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to diverse client populations
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public primarily in English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Certification in Pediatric First Aide/ CPR and food handling must be met within 90 days of employment
Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, and immunizations)
A Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Social Work, or related field
Child Development Teacher’s Permit or 24 units of Child Development/Early Childhood Education (CD/ECE) plus one (1) year of experience in a program that emphasizes the parent’s role in the child’s development
Experience working with low-income families
Experience working with persons of varied experiences and ethnic backgrounds
A minimum of three (3) units of demonstrated coursework with Infants and Toddlers (for Early Head Start Home Visitor III)

Nice To Haves

The ability to speak a second language is desirable

Responsibilities

Assists in the design and delivery of early childhood education program
Collaborates with parents in providing individualized education program for children in home-based option
Ensures that the curriculum meets the children’s unique needs
Provides for parent education and involvement in planning and decision-making regarding the education of the child
Connects children and families with community-based resources that meet their unique needs
Maintains student data and prepare reports
Administers developmentally appropriate assessments for each child
Provides training for parents to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to become the primary teacher of their own children and to become self-sufficient
Screens family applications for income qualifications and eligibility requirements
Facilitates parent involvement
Coordinates field trips to provide enrichment for children
Assists parents in ensuring that a safe, orderly learning environment is maintained in the home
Assists families in developing knowledge and skills in health and nutrition
Assists with recruitment of families for home-based program
Conducts parent meetings
Conducts weekly home visits to assigned families
Provides transportation services for children and families as needed
Recruits families for the Head Start Program as required by Performance Standards
Prepares monthly school activity and annual theme calendars
Processes applications for supplementary services to families
Assists in mainstreaming children with special needs