Family Focus
Home Visitor (Bilingual, English/Spanish)
Family Focus, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Family Focus is seeking a
Home Visitor (Bilingual, English/Spanish)
to provide home visiting services and parent education to children and families in the CPS Prevention Initiative program. The
Bilingual Parent Educator/ Home Visitor
will work 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-based services including parent/child interaction activities to families. Provide support, education, and information on relevant topics to including child development, parenting, and family education through home and center-based services. Follow PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner. Conduct family assessments to determine needs for case management and other referrals as well as the development of an IFSP. Conduct developmental screening, home-based and center-based services, referrals, and advocacy. Support the family in reaching their identified goals and support parents in identifying tools and skills to foment their child’s health development. Prepare and submit appropriate documentation and reports, maintain client records in accordance with professional standards and funder requirements. Present case material and request information from other center staff during weekly meetings. Represent the organization at meetings and attend conferences as requested. Assist in recruiting eligible families for the home visiting program and maintain a caseload. Attend PAT Training for certification and training on Principles of Family Support. Collaborate with other agencies and services. Assist childcare staff with planning center activities and services that reflect families’ needs and interests. Requirements: 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 a related field. Experience in PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner (preferred). Knowledge and understanding of the community. Bilingual English/Spanish. Must have access to reliable and efficient transportation that will allow for the completion of caseload responsibility (Driver's License and Car Insurance). Requires extensive local travel. Salary:
$48,200/year. This is a full-time exempt position. Family Focus is an
Equal Opportunity Employer .
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Home Visitor (Bilingual, English/Spanish)
to provide home visiting services and parent education to children and families in the CPS Prevention Initiative program. The
Bilingual Parent Educator/ Home Visitor
will work 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-based services including parent/child interaction activities to families. Provide support, education, and information on relevant topics to including child development, parenting, and family education through home and center-based services. Follow PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner. Conduct family assessments to determine needs for case management and other referrals as well as the development of an IFSP. Conduct developmental screening, home-based and center-based services, referrals, and advocacy. Support the family in reaching their identified goals and support parents in identifying tools and skills to foment their child’s health development. Prepare and submit appropriate documentation and reports, maintain client records in accordance with professional standards and funder requirements. Present case material and request information from other center staff during weekly meetings. Represent the organization at meetings and attend conferences as requested. Assist in recruiting eligible families for the home visiting program and maintain a caseload. Attend PAT Training for certification and training on Principles of Family Support. Collaborate with other agencies and services. Assist childcare staff with planning center activities and services that reflect families’ needs and interests. Requirements: 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 a related field. Experience in PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner (preferred). Knowledge and understanding of the community. Bilingual English/Spanish. Must have access to reliable and efficient transportation that will allow for the completion of caseload responsibility (Driver's License and Car Insurance). Requires extensive local travel. Salary:
$48,200/year. This is a full-time exempt position. Family Focus is an
Equal Opportunity Employer .
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