Home Visitor - Montcalm County

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18.83 - $19.68 - $20.89 - *$22.09

Job Title: Home Visitor

Classification:Full -time, non-exempt, hourly

Salary Range:HS 01-04 ($18.83 - $19.68 - $20.89 - *$22.09)

*To be eligible for HS 04 an employee must have a bachelors degree in a field related to the position or an associate degree in afieldrelated to the position plus five years of experience asanEarly Head Start Home Visitor.

Hours:40/week

Work Weeks: 52/year

Department:Early Head Start

Reports To:Education Coordinator

Positions Supervised:None

Mission Statement

EightCAP, Inc., improves our community by collaborating with private, government, and community organizations to deliver programs that alleviate the causes of poverty and its effects, allowing individuals to become self-sufficient.

Role Overview

As a Home Visitor, youare responsible forensuring required services are delivered to enrolled children, pregnant women, and their families by way of building trusting relationship that create a safe, positiveenvironmentfor children and families to grow and develop skills related to self-sufficiency and school readiness.As a HomeVisitoryouare required towork both independently and as part of a team. Youmustpossessthecapabilityto problem solve, handlecrisisand work with diverse populations in a non-biased manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner: Work with families to cooperatively plan90-minute, weekly home visits, providing comprehensive services to children, pregnantwomenand families, including developing individual child goals, familygoalsand planning socialization.
2. Professionalism:Comply withprogram confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members and mustmaintainprofessional boundaries with enrolled children and families at all times.
3. Implement: Implement curriculum, supplements, screenings, and ongoing assessments with fidelity.
4. Educate:Respectfully educate families on child development and the significance of routine care as it relates to medical care, dental health, mental health, nutritionalhealthand school readiness.
5. Monitor:Create systems that allow foraccuratetracking and follow upregardingthe provision of services to families, includingaccurateandtimelydata entry into various data systems so that others needing information can access when needed.
6. Evaluate:Review data related to child outcomes, school readiness benchmarks, as well as child and family goals, assessing progress.
7. Collaboration:Develop relationships with community partners as a means for linking families to services as welltorecruiteligible participants for the 0-5 Head Start Program.
8. Reporting:
   Maintainaccuraterecords as assigned as well as reporting all suspected child abuse and neglect.
9. Professional Development:Activelyparticipatein professional development to ensure compliance withfederal and stateregulations.
10. Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Our CORE Values at Work

1. Accountability:TheHome Visitormaintains
   accurateand up-to-date records for each family they work with, including notes on visits, progress on goals, and any referrals or services provided. Proper documentation ensures accountabilitytoboth families and the Head Start program.
2. Communication:During home visits, the Home Visitor shows interest in the familys environment by engaging with children and adults in a non-intrusive, respectful manner.
3. Compassion:TheHome Visitor respects and honors the familys cultural values, traditions, and beliefs. They understand that different families may have unique practices and approaches to child-rearing, and they adapt their support in ways that are culturally respectful.
4. Empowerment:TheHome Visitor may guide parents on how to engage with their children effectively, how to support their childs learning at home, and how to promote positive behavior. By teaching parents these skills, the Home Visitor empowers them to take an active role in their childs education.

Qualifications

• Home-Based Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential; OR an associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related field (i.e.elementary education, child guidance/counseling, child psychology, familystudiesor social work) with equivalent coursework.

• Ability to communicate effectively and positively and work collaboratively with others including staff, families, agency representatives, serviceprovidersand community organizations in a non-judgmental way.

• Understanding ofmandated reporting requirements, including the ability to recognize, document, and report suspected child abuse or neglectin accordance withstate law and program procedures.

• Must successfully complete all required state and federal background clearances.

Work Environment

This positionoperatesprimarily in home-based settings as part of theEarly Head Starthome visiting program. Work is conducted in the homes of enrolled families, as well as in community settings, program offices, and other designated meeting locations.The role requires frequent interaction with infants, toddlers, and families in their home environments anda high levelof independence whilemaintainingprogramexpectations for safety, professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.The employee must be flexible in adapting to a wide range of home environments and family circumstances.The position may require a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings to accommodate family availability.Noise levels may range from moderate to occasionally high due to infant and toddler activity and typical household environments.

Travel Requirements

This position requires frequent travel between family homes, program sites, and community locations. Travel is primarily local within the service area and may occur in varying weather and road conditions. Agency vehicles are typically provided for use when available. When agency vehicles are not available, employees maybe requiredto use a personal vehiclein accordance withagency policy.Additionaltravel may berequiredfor staff meetings, training, professional development, and occasional community events or other program-related activities.The employee mustpossessa valid Michigan drivers license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation available for work-related travel.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The physical requirements of this position include:

• Sitting for extended periods during home visits and documentation activities.

• Sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, and working at a childs level during parent-child interactions.

• Lifting, carrying, and transporting program materials and supplies,generally upto 35 pounds.

• Safely entering and exiting homes, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and varying home environments.

• Visually and auditorily observing and interacting with infants, toddlers, and caregivers in a variety of settings.

• Safelyoperatinga vehicle for travel between home visits and program locations.

• Moving between indoor and outdoor environments as required by program activities.

• Ability tooperatestandard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, medical flex, and a 401k with a 5% employer match on your one-year anniversary.

Employment At-Will Statement
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employment withEightCAP, Inc. is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization mayterminatethe employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause, consistent with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EightCAP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.