ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist (ELS)/

New North Citizens Council Inc • Springfield, MA

8d • $0 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

The ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist (ELS) / Home Visitor will provide services to families participating in the ParentChild+ Program. The purpose of these services is to strengthen early learning and parent-child interaction through home-based literacy and play activities with families of toddlers ages 18–36 months. Each contractor will maintain a caseload of approximately 10 families and provide services consistent with the ParentChild+ model and NNCC's program requirements.

Requirements

• Possess sufficient computer skills to complete required electronic documentation and data entry.
• Maintain accurate records and meet required documentation timelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and participant confidentiality.
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation for travel to participating families and program activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young children and families, early childhood education, family support, home visiting, or community-based services is preferred.
• Bilingual and/or bicultural skills reflective of the families served are also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide two 30-minute home visits per week to each assigned family.
• Deliver visits using ParentChild+ research-based early learning practices and curriculum.
• Model developmentally appropriate reading, play, verbal interaction, and dialogic reading techniques for parents and caregivers.
• Support parents and caregivers in incorporating literacy, play, and learning activities into everyday family routines.
• Provide developmentally appropriate books, toys, and/or educational materials to participating families in accordance with ParentChild+ program requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of books, toys, and other program materials distributed to families.
• Establish respectful, positive, and culturally responsive relationships with assigned families.
• Use a strengths-based and nonjudgmental approach when engaging parents, caregivers, and children.
• Maintain appropriate communication with assigned families regarding scheduled visits and program participation.
• Connect participating families with community resources and social services when appropriate.
• Facilitate or participate in community playgroups and other ParentChild+ family engagement activities as required.
• Complete required documentation for each home visit and participating family.
• Complete weekly session reports accurately and within required timelines.
• Enter required program and participant information into designated ParentChild+ data management systems, including DAISY, MIS, or other required systems.
• Complete or assist with developmental screenings in accordance with ParentChild+ requirements.
• Maintain accurate caseload, service, and program-material records.
• Complete required data entry, preparation, and documentation in accordance with ParentChild+ National requirements.
• Maintain the confidentiality of participant and family information.
• Complete a minimum of 16 hours of required training before beginning home visits.
• Participate in two hours of program supervision/consultation each week.
• Participate in two hours of required ParentChild+ training each week.
• Participate in additional training or consultation required for the delivery of ParentChild+ services.
• Incorporate program guidance and training into the delivery of contracted services.
• Maintain an assigned caseload of approximately 10 ParentChild+ families.
• Provide twice-weekly 30-minute home visits to assigned families in accordance with program requirements.
• Complete required pre-service and ongoing ParentChild+ training.
• Participate in required weekly program consultation.
• Complete home visit documentation and weekly session reports within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate and current participant information in required data systems.
• Complete required developmental screenings.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for program books, toys, and materials.
• Provide appropriate community resource connections and referrals to participating families.
• Participate in required ParentChild+ playgroups and family engagement activities.
• Maintain required confidentiality and program documentation throughout the contract period.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with parents, caregivers, and young children.
• Provide services using a warm, patient, culturally responsive, nonjudgmental, and strengths-based approach.
• Be able to learn and implement the ParentChild+ model and required practices.
• Possess sufficient computer skills to complete required electronic documentation and data entry.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and participant confidentiality.
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation for travel to participating families and program activities.

Benefits

• This consultant engagement does not include employee fringe benefits.
• Consultants assume their own tax liability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed