Home Visitor - Early Start

Brightpoint • Bloomington, IL

9d • $19 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking an Early Start Home Visitor to serve expectant parents and families with young children in McLean County. The role provides strength-based, family-centered services, comprehensive assessments, parent support groups, and education. The Home Visitor develops safe, trusting relationships with expectant and new parents, helping families expand their support networks, access needed services, and navigate the parenting journey.

The position is hybrid, with in-person home- and community-based services for participants in McLean County and work from the Bloomington, Illinois home office at least three times per week for in-person engagement with the team and supervisor. Case notes and other administrative tasks may be completed from home. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday during general business hours, with flexibility for evening availability as needed to accommodate clients.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a human services field.
• At least one year of experience working with families with children under age 5.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.
• Bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Implement the assigned Home Visiting model with fidelity.
• Complete assessments with families to determine child and family needs according to specified timelines.
• Establish trusting and nurturing relationships with clients and participants.
• Observe parent-child interactions; listen carefully and respond empathically; and engage families in reflection on the developing parent-child relationship.
• Help families expand their support systems through community networking and advocacy, and provide information and assistance to locate and access community resources that support family well-being.
• Ensure families are successfully linked to needed services, including early intervention, mental health, social service supports, and health care.
• Support families who may have experienced or witnessed trauma, domestic violence, mental health issues, homelessness, or substance abuse; develop safety plans when needed.
• Plan and facilitate groups that may cover parent education, expansion of social support systems, and socialization or interaction among children and families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three or more weeks of paid time off in the first year, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day; PTO increases with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with match.
• Leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship for Emerging Leaders.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Brightpoint's status as an approved agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree