Home Visitor (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•McMinnville, OR

25d

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a nonprofit serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Home Visitor role is part of the A Family Place Relief Nursery Therapeutic Early Childhood program and combines therapeutic early childhood classroom teaching with home visiting. The position supports highly stressed families with children aged five and younger, including a caseload of approximately 9–11 families whose children also attend the program’s classrooms. Home visits typically take place monthly and provide parenting and child-development information, resources, and support. The position also co-plans and implements developmentally appropriate and therapeutic curricula for two classrooms, each serving 8–11 children. The employee monitors children’s development and progress, creates developmentally appropriate goals, supports families in achieving goals, and connects them with community resources. This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE, or 37.5 hours per week, with some evening work required. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Requirements

Fluent reading, writing, and speaking ability in both English and Spanish.
Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
Ability to relate sensitively and respectfully to diverse at-risk children and families; identify and record significant individual and group behaviors; conduct objective assessments and evaluations; and learn and apply therapeutic principles.
Knowledge of infant and child development.
Knowledge of and ability to work with social service agencies, schools, and other agencies regarding referrals and continuity of treatment.
Strict adherence to HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
Step 9 or higher in Oregon Registry Online.
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field.
At least two years of expertise or experience in an early childhood program working with children and families, including home visitation and/or parenting education, or equivalent college coursework.
Current clearance from the Central Background Registry or ability to obtain CBR clearance before starting.
Ability to obtain current pediatric CPR and First Aid, an Oregon Food Handler’s Card, and annual Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse and Neglect training within the first six months of hire.
Current driver’s license and car insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Infant Mental Health endorsement.
Enrollment in the Central Background Registry before starting the position is beneficial and recommended because the process can take time.

Responsibilities

Co-plan, implement, and post developmentally and therapeutically appropriate classroom curricula and activities for children ages 24 months to 5 years.
Ensure a therapeutic atmosphere and appropriate interactions in the classroom.
Incorporate research-based parenting education into home visits.
Use the Growing Great Kids/Growing Great Families curriculum to engage families in parent-child activities, facilitate positive attachment, and promote early childhood mental health and protective factors.
Assist families in identifying and achieving parenting, personal, and/or child goals.
Complete home-visit documentation, required evidence-based screenings, and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Provide referrals to community resources and advocate for families’ needs and interests.
Establish and maintain positive communication with parents and model appropriate interactions.
Promote open, positive communication and individual and group problem-solving with children, families, coworkers, and the community.
Apply least-restrictive-environment principles for children with disabilities.
Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff and help develop a positive staff support network.
Deliver client services with awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served.
Work cooperatively with staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners to support children’s safety and family preservation.
Mentor and coordinate classroom volunteers and interns.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee.
Up to two weeks of vacation in the first year, based on hours worked.
Up to two weeks of sick leave, based on hours worked.
12 paid agency-recognized holidays.
Two floating holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program for the employee and family.
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.