Family Support-Social Service Home Visitor

About Head Start of Yamhill County

Excellent Benefits with a generous leave package employer paid medical dental vision life LTD and retirement with up to a 7% match.

ABOUT HEAD START OF YAMHILL COUNTY

Mission Statement:

We are committed to being a successful learning community which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support respect and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.

5-year goals 2024-2029

In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1 : HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community.

Goal #2 : All children regardless of family situation will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation.

Goal #3 : HSYC will be known for providing high quality comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach.

Goal #4 : Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

T his position serves as the home-school link in HSYCs dual-generation programming provision up to 40 families and their children which includes: social and self-sufficiency services; health family literacy and parent education; and parent engagement in their childrens growth and learning in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state regulations. Ensures the health nutrition mental health and disability services for Pre-K children. Responsible for performing family visits with each assigned family throughout the school year. Coordinates and implements program-wide parent engagement activities and events. Assists and supports the classroom and center teams with the completion of daily functions and duties and acts as a leader and support. Family Supports strive to cultivate a healthy team atmosphere and assure the program needs for a safe healthy and cohesive environment for children families and staff.

REQUIRED:

1. Credential or Certification in social work human services family services counseling or other related field within 18 months of hire OR
2. Home Visitors CDA credential or equivalent

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