Home Visitor

MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC•Blue Earth, MN

145d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Visitor provides Head Start Home Base services to enrolled participants, including family, education, health, mental health, and nutrition services. The position connects families with community resources through referrals, conducts outreach and recruitment, and provides weekly home visits. The Home Visitor develops and maintains professional working relationships with families, partners, coworkers, and supervisors.

Requirements

A minimum of a home-based CDA credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree.
Ability to demonstrate competency in planning and implementing home-based learning experiences.
Experience working with children and families.
Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, or an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood or a related field.
Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families to appropriate services.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach, recruitment, and application activities.
Conduct weekly home visits with assigned families and children.
Provide health, mental health, and nutrition services to enrolled families.
Support the classroom learning environment during school-time experiences.
Follow the program curriculum and assessment requirements.
Support family partnerships and goal setting with enrolled families.
Promote parent engagement and build community partnerships.
Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and on time, following program requirements and the Forms Routing Checklist.
Abide by MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and Minnesota DHS Childcare Center Statutes and Rules.
Provide referrals and connect families to community resources.