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Job Title
MIECHV Home Visitor
Position Description Provides early childhood education and support services to families in a home based option.
Reports To MIECHV Supervisor
Salary Range 9
Responsibilities
Conduct weekly 90 minute home visits to young children and their families
Carry out curriculum for child development in the context of the home and during group socialization experiences
Facilitate group socialization experiences and other family group activities
Provide education and support services to families
Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development
Collaborate with families to establish family development goals, and document this collaborative process in family partnership agreements
Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall MIECHV program
Monitor and educate parents with respect to children’s health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake
Provide management, crisis intervention, and resource referral process
Act as liaison and advocate between community resources and Head Start families
Transport families when appropriate to and from doctor/dental visits and socialization experiences
Complete documentation of home visits, socialization experiences, and other relevant activities
Maintain confidentiality of family records and information
Participate fully in supervision and training experiences
Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect; read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy; failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of an Associate’s degree preferably in child development, education, social sciences or related field
At least one year of experience working with children and families in a human service setting
Obtain Family Development Credential within one year of employment
Attend training as available and pertains to position
Provide background screen, immunizations, and health examination as required by state licensing, Head Start Performance Standards and ACA MIECHV grant
Capacity to problem solve, handle crises, and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds
Approach to working with families that is empathic, nonjudgmental, respectful, and professional
Willingness to work primarily in the homes of families residing in high-risk communities
Flexibility with respect to time and days able to work as well as to work tasks
Active chauffeur’s license
Additional Requirements Possess personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the standards of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Must have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children. Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.
Working Conditions Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently. Job requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running; and sitting in child sized chairs and/or on the floor.
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Position Description Provides early childhood education and support services to families in a home based option.
Reports To MIECHV Supervisor
Salary Range 9
Responsibilities
Conduct weekly 90 minute home visits to young children and their families
Carry out curriculum for child development in the context of the home and during group socialization experiences
Facilitate group socialization experiences and other family group activities
Provide education and support services to families
Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development
Collaborate with families to establish family development goals, and document this collaborative process in family partnership agreements
Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall MIECHV program
Monitor and educate parents with respect to children’s health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake
Provide management, crisis intervention, and resource referral process
Act as liaison and advocate between community resources and Head Start families
Transport families when appropriate to and from doctor/dental visits and socialization experiences
Complete documentation of home visits, socialization experiences, and other relevant activities
Maintain confidentiality of family records and information
Participate fully in supervision and training experiences
Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect; read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy; failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of an Associate’s degree preferably in child development, education, social sciences or related field
At least one year of experience working with children and families in a human service setting
Obtain Family Development Credential within one year of employment
Attend training as available and pertains to position
Provide background screen, immunizations, and health examination as required by state licensing, Head Start Performance Standards and ACA MIECHV grant
Capacity to problem solve, handle crises, and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds
Approach to working with families that is empathic, nonjudgmental, respectful, and professional
Willingness to work primarily in the homes of families residing in high-risk communities
Flexibility with respect to time and days able to work as well as to work tasks
Active chauffeur’s license
Additional Requirements Possess personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the standards of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Must have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children. Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.
Working Conditions Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently. Job requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running; and sitting in child sized chairs and/or on the floor.
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