Early Head Start Home Visitor

Opportunities for Otsego

  • New York
  • 28 days ago

    Highlights

    Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development Credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of experience in an early childhood program; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Early Head Start is seeking compassionate “go-getters” to build relationships with parents and provide home-based services that promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of infants and toddlers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York
    Websitehttps://ofoinc.org/join-our-team/employment-opportunities

    Description

    Early Head Start Home Visitor

    Early Head Start is seeking compassionate “go-getters” to build relationships with parents and provide home-based services that promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of infants and toddlers.
     
    As Home Visitor you will:
    • Conduct weekly home visits to enrolled families and organize monthly family engagement events
    • Guide parents to be their child’s first teacher and promote the home as a primary learning environment by introducing parents and other family members to fun educational activities and curriculum
    • Link families and children to community supports, healthcare, and other resources based on their strengths and needs
    • Promote program participation by attending outreach events, canvasing neighborhoods, and maintaining relationships with community service providers

    This is a year-round position offering flexible hours and access to an agency vehicle/mileage reimbursement for travel within Otsego County. Occasional evening and weekend hours.
     

    Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development Credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of experience in an early childhood program; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
     
    Pay Range Guide:
    • Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
    • Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

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