Home Visitor

Grand Street Settlement•New York, NY

1d•$34,420 - $38,939

About The Position

The Home Visitor provides high-quality, culturally competent child development and parent support services, emphasizing the parent’s role as the child’s first and most important relationship. The role also supports completion of child health requirements and screenings and assessments, contributing to Family and Health/Nutrition Services. The position is based in the Bronx and maintains a caseload of 12 participants. It reports to the Deputy Director of Homebased and Family Partnership; the essential duties section states that work is under the direct supervision of the Education and Disabilities Coordinator. The Home Visitor conducts weekly 90-minute home visits with families and scheduled visits with enrolled pregnant women, supports parent-child group socializations, helps families set goals and access community resources, and maintains required records and reports. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and may vary according to program needs. Some evenings and/or Saturdays may be required.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma and a Home-Based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Experience working with young children and understanding of adult learning principles.
Experience working with and knowledge of community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with families, staff, and community members.
Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families.
Ability to use public transportation and travel independently.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Successfully complete required clearances, including NYS DOI fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, and Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and provide three reference checks.
Complete a physical examination with updated TB test and required Tdap, MMR, and varicella vaccinations; fees may apply.
Meet employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
Complete Mandated Reporter training every two years and comply with agency policies and procedures for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificates within the first year of employment.
Be able to lift 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

60–90 college credits in Social Work, Human Development, or Early Childhood Education.
Bilingual English/Chinese or English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of 12 participants.
Provide weekly 90-minute home visits to support parents and guardians as primary caregivers and facilitate children’s individual development in the home.
Conduct regularly scheduled home visits with enrolled pregnant women to support access to prenatal and postpartum care and provide education on fetal development, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, maternal depression, and breastfeeding.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, parent-child-focused group socializations twice per month in collaboration with the Education Coordinator and assigned staff.
Assist parents in identifying strengths and goals related to school readiness.
Collaborate with families to identify goals for themselves, their families, and their children, and develop objectives for the Family Partnership Agreement.
Enter child and family information into approved tracking databases, including COPA and ACS/DOE systems; assist with collecting medical and dental records and enter health-related data into COPA.
Submit requested reports, maintain data for the annual Program Information Report, track referrals, and ensure documentation is current and compliant with Head Start and DOHMH regulations.
Help families access and use community resources, including arranging transportation when necessary.
Support home-based families’ participation in program governance, planning, and assessment.
Help families arrange and keep medical and dental appointments required by EHS.
Collaborate with the supervisor and program specialists or consultants in health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and education to support family goals, school readiness, and program compliance.
Participate actively and continuously in program recruitment and intake efforts.
Maintain a flexible schedule, including some evenings and/or Saturdays.
Attend and participate in professional development, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.