Home Visitor

Bauer Family Resources•Danville, IN

22h•$15 - $16

About The Position

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue ' to empower children and their families to thrive'! Job Title: Home Visitor Pay Range: $14.51- $16.33 hourly What We Do: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Our Workplace Culture: We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. Position Summary: The Home Visitor is responsible for providing families of children ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 3 years, with learning experiences that promote school readiness and opportunity to establish family goals. This includes creation and implementation of individualized lesson plans and development of meaningful relationships with children and families while in the family's homes and during group social activities. Essential Functions: The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Requirements

Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to meet minimum requirements of the insurance carrier at all times.
1-2 years related previous experience
Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of child development and health and safety standards
Ability to create effective lesson plans that promote development
Organization and time management
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Observe, document, and assess student progress
Analyze student data
Develop and implement lesson plans based on family input, student data, interests, and developmental practices
Engage families in program services and activities that promote school readiness, parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
Assist families in establishing and pursuing goals that enhance personal growth and connections to the community
Conduct weekly Home Visits and twice-monthly Socializations
Deliver relationship-based home visits and enrollment meetings that are responsive to family needs
Provide families with resource information and referrals to agency and community supports as needed
Complete monthly reports, Family Newsletters, and documentation and track family progress
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service