Head Start Pre-Birth to Five Home Visitor
About The Position
As a Home Visitor for the Head Start Pre-Birth to Five program, you will help families with infants and young children build confidence, skills, and momentum in their everyday home environments. The role supports early development, strengthens parents and guardians, and connects families with appropriate resources. You will visit families in Garretson, Flandreau, Sherman, and Sioux Falls, with dedicated office space in Madison, Flandreau, or Sioux Falls. The work includes listening to caregivers, recognizing family progress, helping them identify learning opportunities using household resources, documenting visits, coordinating community connections, and preparing family-friendly materials.
Requirements
- A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required if the applicant does not have a degree.
Nice To Haves
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience supporting low-income families is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with parents and guardians to turn everyday household resources into meaningful learning activities.
- Complete informal child assessments, including social-emotional screenings and vision and hearing checks.
- Serve as a liaison between community resources and enrolled families.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation that supports family goals and program needs.
- Visit families in Garretson, Flandreau, Sherman, and Sioux Falls.
- Prepare simple, family-friendly materials for upcoming visits.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
