Home Visitor N-EHS (Full-time)

Child & Family Service • Ewa Beach, HI

2d • $0 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Early Head Start Supervisor, the Home Visitor is primarily responsible for providing service delivery that capitalizes on the home as the primary learning environment. The Home Visitor also provides to pregnant women and children with their family's comprehensive services that cover all the elements of Head Start program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional courses or specialized training at a business or community college, or other formal training facility or program.
• Ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education.
• Knowledge of the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of family dynamics.
• Minimum of a home-based CDA credential or compatible credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences.
• Ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum.
• Promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
• Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent supervision skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility.
• Willingness to work as a team member.
• Experience with Pregnant Women and children ages 0-3 and their families.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Valid Hawaii driver's license.
• Clear driver's abstract.
• Willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• Subject to a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with home visiting.

Responsibilities

• Provide service delivery that capitalizes on the home as the primary learning environment.
• Provide comprehensive services to pregnant women and children (ages 0-3) and their families, covering all elements of the Head Start program.
• Plan and implement home-based learning experiences that promote children's progress across the Head Start Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
• Link families with appropriate community agencies and services.

Benefits

• On-going monthly in-service training with topics focusing around but not limited to Child Development, Health & Safety, challenging behaviors, curriculum, working with parents etc.
• Use of agency vehicle to transport participants, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED