Home Visitor

Astor Services • City of Poughkeepsie, NY

117d

About The Position

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing quality services and for developing a supportive, professional relationship for pregnant women, infants, and families in Early Head Start Programs. They will do this through scheduled home visits, phone calls, socializations, and family advocacy according to Head Start Performance Standards and Agency philosophy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

Nice To Haves

• Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred.
• Must be comfortable going into the homes of clients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential and up-to-date records on each child and family according to program standards, including completing all intake paperwork, updating Emergency Releases, and maintaining a waiting list.
• Work with families to obtain necessary health services and ensure assistance is obtained for any health or nutritional need, collaborating with the EHS nurse as needed.
• Be knowledgeable about educational and community resources and refer families, advocating with these resources on behalf of the family when necessary.
• Work with each family to create a Transition Plan for each child.
• Complete ongoing developmental assessments with parents for Home base children and plan ways to individualize child development activities to support each child and family.
• Utilize curriculum resources to offer monthly nutritional and dental information and provide developmental opportunities using household materials for experiences with literacy, music, sensory, small and large motor development.
• Provide information on prenatal needs to pregnant women enrolled in the program.

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED