Home Visitor

Lutheran Community Services Northwest • Klamath Falls, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Visitor will provide parenting information, resources, and support to highly stressed parents as a member of the Relief Nursery team at A Family Place. This involves providing intensive home visiting services, group facilitation as needed, and also being a lead staff member in providing regular respite opportunities for families. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time Position at 1 FTE (37.5 hours per week) Which requires the ability to work some evening hours.

Requirements

• 1 year of related experience working with families with multiple risk factors and knowledge of the community.
• Associate’s / Bachelor’s / master's in early childhood or related field
• ORO Step 9 or bachelor's degree in early childhood or education. Credentials may be required depending on individual program or location requirements.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 40 pounds; may be responsible for moving/carrying children weighing up to 40 pounds in emergency situations
• Travels between worksites regularly; responsible for transporting clients in personal and/or agency vehicle, which requires valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and motor vehicle records clearance
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program, must be enrolled in the Central Background Registry (CBR), Oregon Dept of Early Learning and Care Registry

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners to support the mission of keeping children safe and families together.
• Maintain a caseload of 15–20 families, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, including releases, medical information, and emergency contacts.
• Conduct home, community, and site visits, which may include transporting families to and from community resources (in personal car) and AFGP events; assess child development using evidence-based tools, provide resources/referrals, and deliver crisis support when needed.
• Communicate developmental goals and progress to families, model positive interactions, and promote problem-solving skills.
• Provide regular planned respite care as lead teacher and ensure inclusive practices for children with disabilities.
• Advocate for families and coordinate services, including representing AFGP at community and IFSP meetings.
• Apply principles of diversity, equity, cultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed care in all family interactions.
• Participate in professional development and supervision, attending meetings, trainings, and weekly reflective supervision sessions with the Program Supervisor.

Benefits

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

What This Job Offers

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