Home Visitor

Overview Job Title: Parent Educator/ Home Visitor Location: Englewood Supervisor: Center Director Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area. We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal is to help our communities thrive and reach their full potential. With 11 centers already up and running, we\'re eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That\'s why we\'re on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey! The Parent Educator/ Home Visitor provides home visiting services and parent education to children and families in the CPS Prevention Initiative program. Works from a team approach utilizing principles of Family Support Practice to enhance the overall development of children and families in the program. Responsibilities Provide home visiting services and parent education to children and families in the CPS Prevention Initiative program. Work from a team approach utilizing Family Support Practice to enhance the development of children and families in the program. Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. Experience in child development, early childhood education, social work, or related field. Experience conducting developmental screening, home-based and center-based services, referrals and advocacy. And supporting the family in reaching their identified goals and supports parents identify tools and skills to foment their child’s health development. Experience in PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner (preferred). Experience maintaining required screenings, update immunizations, educational status, WIC appointments, and family planning for participants and their children. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Knowledge and understanding of community. Must have access to reliable and efficient transportation that will allow for the completion of caseload responsibility (Driver\'s License and Car Insurance). Salary & Status Salary: $48,200/year. This is a full-time exempt position. Benefits: Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: Equal Opportunity Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Home-based services, Family Support Worker, Home Visitor. #J-18808-Ljbffr