Bilingual Home Visitor

Pay and Schedule Pay: $52,416 annually for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, or $60,200 annually for candidates with a master’s degree. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Position Summary The Home Visitor is responsible for the implementation of the New Beginnings Home Visiting Program. The New Beginnings is an evidence-based program that provides parent education and supportive services to at-risk families within the Chicago area. The program aims to help families develop skills and strategies to support the healthy development of their young children (0-3 years) and their families. The Home Visitor works with parents in their homes, providing early childhood education services so the parent can implement age-appropriate activities and strategies to help the child develop physical, emotional, cognitive, language and communication skills. The Home Visitor also provides supportive services to the families and helps them obtain community resources. Responsibilities Performs all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies. Conducts outreach and recruitment efforts to identify eligible families for the program. Completes family intakes and family needs assessments and develops family service plans in conjunction with the family. Conducts weekly home visits to the families’ homes in accordance with program requirements. Completes child developmental assessments based on the child’s age. Ensures each assigned family’s progress and services are documented and assessed; maintains family records and enters timely and complete case notes. Maintains program records in a confidential manner; site reports are timely, complete and accurate. Assists in the preparation of program reports. Obtains and maintains certification on required evidence-based curricula. Participates in weekly supervision with the program manager. Performs all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines. Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work, Education or Psychology from an accredited school preferred. Bachelor’s degree required. At least 3 years of professional experience working with low-income, at-risk families, and familiarity with evidence-based intervention programs (EBI). Trained in Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required. Proficient use of computers and common software; ability to use desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, copiers, and standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases). Other Skills Demonstrates a high degree of customer service and relationship-building abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross-functional team. Extensive travel within Cook and northern counties required. Access to reliable and insured vehicle required. Benefits and Additional Information Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year. Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family. Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k). 22 Days Off Each Year; 11 Paid Holidays Per Year; Summer Hours (Half-day Fridays). Work Anniversary Trips and Tuition reimbursement. Flexibility and mileage reimbursement. Peace leave. Travel requirements; access to automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 is required for all employees. If this describes YOU, please apply today at NYAP also requires all employees, regardless of title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. For questions, please contact HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. Who We Are National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and continues to grow. We offer programs in Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Youth Advocate Program