Early/Head Start Astoria - Home Visitor

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

13h

About The Position

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing necessary services to children and families at the home of the participant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and study plan to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate or equivalent coursework
• 1 year of experience working with children
• Knowledge in one of the following: child safety, nutrition, child health, family dynamics, and adult learning principles.
• Experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Ability to motivate people and work in diverse and challenging situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Home Visitor Child Development Associate

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits to young children and their families. This may include resource referral, monitoring physical and mental health status, monitoring home environment and conducting safety and risk assessments
• Provide education and support services to families. Carry out “curriculum” for child development in the context of the home and during group “socialization” experiences.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children’s development.
• Collaborate with families to establish family development goals and document this collaborative process in family partnership agreements.
• Act as liaison and advocate between community resources and families and escort families when appropriate to and from community resources or other activities.
• Utilize data management systems to complete required documentation of necessary data.
• Works in cooperation with staff to schedule disabilities and/or mental health appointments for children and parents as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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