Early Head Start Home Visitor
Company: Childrens Home Society of Florida
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's
history.CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide
the right services and solutions to address the needs of children
and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team
works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them.
With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced
team throughout the state, were changing the face of foster care
and positively impacting children and families lives for
generations to come.Join our team to continue to do good and create
history serving Florida's children and families!The Early Head
Start Home Visitor provides high quality in-home education,
support, and monitoring, as well as group socialization
experiences, for Early Head Start program participants that drives
designated program outcomes. This involves conducting weekly home
visits, facilitating group activities, and reporting on participant
progress. Overall, the Early Head Start Home Visitor contributes to
the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and
providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in
delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community
and early childhood solutions for children and families.WHY JOIN
CHS?Uplifting mission-driven work cultureMake an impact in your
community and become a part of Florida's history!Growth and
professional development opportunitiesGreat benefits package,
including generouspaid time off and holidaysPrimary Job Functions1.
Provide high quality in-home education, support and monitoring, as
well as group socialization experiences, for program participants
that drives designated program outcomes.Conduct weekly home visits
of at least 90-minute duration with Early Head Start children and
their families.Deliver child development curriculum during home
visits and in family group activities.Facilitate family group
activities and socialization experiences.Provide education and
support services to families.Conduct screening and developmental
assessment of participant children.Work with families to develop
appropriate goals as part of family partnership
agreements.Encourage parental involvement in curriculum planning,
program governance and other aspects of the program.Monitor and
evaluate childrens health status, medical appointments and
nutrition.Provide information and referrals as needed.Advocate on
behalf of program participants.Document program activities and
progress.Transport clients as needed.Implement home-based learning
experiences following the home visiting curriculum.Promote clients
progress as described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes
Framework: Ages Birth to Five; including children with disabilities
and dual language learners.Build respectful, culturally responsive,
and trusting relationships with families. Use Microsoft Office
software, including Outlook, to perform essential functions.Perform
data entry into applicable databases.2. Contribute to an engaging,
positive work environment. Develop a strong knowledge base and stay
current on Early Head Start issues and trends.Participate actively
in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the
quality process.Comply with CHSs code of conduct, policies,
procedures, and other obligations.Assist with training other team
members and providing back up when necessary.Pick up projects on
the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to
time.Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond Values in the performance of
all job duties.Job QualificationsEducation, Licenses and
Certifications:High school diploma or GED equivalent, required,
with Home Visitor/Infant-Toddler Children Development Associate
(CDA) credential, required, OR:Associates degree in Early Childhood
Education or equivalent college/university coursework (with at
least 6.0 hours in Early Childhood/Child Development), OR:Bachelors
degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or
Elementary Education (with certification to work with birth to 6th
grade), or related field.Experience:Experience working with
children, ages birth to five.Two years experience working with
young children and families in a Human Services settingKnowledge,
Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Early Childhood/Child Development
- Various community resourcesSkills and proficiency in:Planning,
organization and time managementOral and written
communicationInterpersonal relationship building, collaboration and
teamworkComputer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and
OutlookAbility to:Interact effectively with children and families
from diverse backgroundsSet appropriate limits and boundaries with
clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessaryAssess
and apply proper intervention strategiesIdentify and understand
environmental stressorsRecognize importance of social, economic,
environmental factors in the development and resolution of
personal/family problemsBe sensitive to service populations
cultural/socioeconomic characteristicsPerform under strong demands
in fast-paced, diverse environmentHandle confidential information
appropriatelyPerform at a high level of autonomy, with minimal
supervisionWork on multiple tasks while maintaining a high
attention to detail, accuracy and quality Commit to providing high
levels of customer satisfaction with positive service delivery
resultsDrive a passenger vanDemonstrate the behaviors of the CHS
Common Bond ValuesBe energetic, passionate, and adaptable with a
deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and
families and a positive approach to embracing and managing
changeTogether, good can be done.
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Keywords: Childrens Home Society of Florida, Kissimmee , Early Head Start Home Visitor, Other , Kissimmee, Florida
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