Early Head Start Home Visitor

Company: Saginaw Area Consortium
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Position Type:
Preschool/Early Head Start Home Visitor

Date Posted:
3/25/2024

Location:
Saginaw ISD Head Start

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District - website Frontline Job ID: 3893
Posting Deadline: Open until filled.
Job Title: Early Head Start Home Visitor
Department: Early Head Start
Supervisor: Early Head Start Home Based Coordinator
Classification: 12 months, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: $40,000-$52,000

A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position serves as home-visitor for an Early Head Start program working individually with up to 12 families, including expecting mothers, to support the development of the family and their infants and toddlers. The home-visitor will work collaboratively with a team of other home-visitors to implement the Parents as Teachers curriculum for children 0 to 36 months and Partners for a Healthy Baby for Pregnant Women, or other curriculum as appropriate, to achieve outcomes for children and families of all backgrounds and abilities.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned.

Professional Development:

• Attends all required training and workshops, including on-line training and cluster meetings.
• Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, child care licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices including IDEA & Part C/Early On.
• Works as a team member with all education staff, parents and Policy Council members to implement a curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual goals of each child and program needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures and other legal requirements i.e., FERPA and HIPAA.
• Keep up to date on Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Knowledge of The Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (ELAP) and other screening, assessment and evaluation instruments.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social-emotional development of infants and toddlers.
• Partner with parents in identifying opportunities to learn about the growth and development of their children.
• Promote positive attachment between caregivers, children, and families.
• Model appropriate communication skills, guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Continue professional growth by participating in training, Early Childhood Education classes, conferences and/or other areas to strengthen and support families. Program Implementation:
• Works directly with children, ages 0 to 36 months and pregnant mothers; supervising their individual and group learning, indoor and outdoor play activities, field trips, music and art, hygiene and nutrition programs.
• Plans and implements the developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum and experiences in a manner appropriate to the ages, languages and cultures of children served.
• Meets with families to discuss child's development and progress, develops child and family goals.
• Documents and provides Part C/Early on Service Coordination for children with special needs. Communicates Service Coordination efforts with the Education Coordinator.
• Refers families to local service agencies when additional services/support is needed.
• Implements education lesson plans and individualization for pregnant women, infants and toddlers in accordance with his/her needs, based on a method of observing and recording his/her interests and developmental progress. The lesson plans provide learning experiences which support the parent's involvement as their child's first teacher along with supporting the children's readiness for school using developmentally appropriate materials and activities.
• In cooperation with parent(s) observes screens, assesses, evaluates, monitors, and documents infants and toddlers development, health, dental and social-emotional health using child screenings, assessments, and evaluations adhering to the timelines outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
• Documents and reports instances of child abuse as required by law.
• Knowledge of and participates in the eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance processes.
• Ensures that socialization environments are safe from hazards, free from clutter, and allow for visibility of children. Record Keeping:
• Accurately submits paperwork and progress reports to the supervisor as required.
• Maintains a complete record keeping system on each child's developmental progress, behavior and health, and parental concerns, referrals and contacts made for special needs.
• Gathers and maintains individual and family data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning and enters the data into the appropriate databases in a timely manner.
• Understands, generates and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement. Parent Involvement and Community Relations:
• Establishes positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport with the parents of the children.
• Participates in the orientation of parents to Early Head Start throughout the year.
• Facilitates, provides child-care and supports monthly Parent Club meetings at the center.
• Schedules and arranges meetings, and documents home visits as required.
• Involves parents in the educational activities of the program:
• to emphasize their role as the primary caregiver of the child's education and development
• to support parents with increasing their knowledge, understanding, and skills in basic child development.
• Positively promotes Early Head Start in the community.
• Works closely with community agencies, as appropriate, for shared activities, recruitment and transition. C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
  Direct supervision means those employees the position assigns, directs, and evaluates the duties. This position is the first step for conflict resolution.
  Positions supervised: None
  
  D. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work in diverse environments.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development.
• Extensive computer knowledge of Microsoft Office products, the ability to access e-mail, knowledge of Child Plus and Teaching Strategies Gold and/or willingness to learn programs as needed.
• Knowledge of local resources, and families' culture.
• Ability to supervise volunteers.
• Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to be responsive to the needs of children and to work well with staff, children and parents/families.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement activities.
• Ability to use Active Supervision strategies to keep children safe during socialization events by: Set up the environment to be able to see children around the room at all times, Position yourself to see and hear all children and families, Listen and scan the area for potential danger, Anticipate children's and parent's behaviors, and Engage with families at all times.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain accurate records which reflect the program requirements and progress of children.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and a positive attitude in the field of early childhood education.
• Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources and the public.
• Ability to project professionalism in conducting daily activities.
• Ability to read and follow Performance Standards, Program Policies and Procedures and all internal agency correspondences daily.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, serving and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of current car seat safety regulations and laws for use when transporting children and families in approved agency vehicles. E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Required to lift up to 45 pounds.
  • Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage in physical play in various learning environments.
  • Exposure to communicable diseases, and other hazards such as cigarette smoke, pets, at risk neighborhoods etc.
  • Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.
  • Travel by car, bus, airplane or train may also be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some cases where some overnight travel may be required.
  • Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, Policy Council meetings, social and community events such as field trips.
  • Required to hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Use of a reliable personal vehicle for agency travel including home visits, trainings, and meetings. Personal qualifications require emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Also education or experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children.
    
    F. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
    BA Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies/Social Services or related field and previous home visiting experience preferred. If an employee does not have a BA Degree in Early Childhood Education he/she is required to obtain and sustain an Home Visiting CDA within one year of hire. Must be willing and able to obtain Basic First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain. Acceptable tuberculosis and drug screening results, a clear criminal records check and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment. Current and former Head Start employees, students, and parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
    
    G. SALARY
    • Pay Range: $40,000 - $52,000/annually (based on credentials) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at http://www.sisd.cc/. Click on the "Apply" link next to the Job ID number. A cover letter and resume may be uploaded. All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment will be required to submit to a drug screen test.
      
      *Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department*
      "An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"
      
      NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
      Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-employment-policiespractices.
      
      Executive Director of Human Resources
      Saginaw Intermediate School District
      3933 Barnard Road
      Saginaw, MI 48603
      Telephone: (989) 799-4733

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