Job Overview as an Early Learning SpecialistThis is a full-time position. The primary function of the Early Learning Specialist is to promote early literacy skills and positive parent and child interactions for two and three-year old children and their families via home visits and case managementEarly Learning Specialist Essential FunctionsConduct prescribed home visits to families to deliver the Parent Child + Program curriculumEmpower families to increase positive verbal interactions between parent and child via educational activitiesDemonstrate and model positive parenting skills for parents to increase pro-social behaviors between parents and child and to promote school readiness skillsProvide prescribed materials, as "gifts" to familiesMaintain a maximum caseload of approximately 15 familiesFollow HIPAA laws regarding confidentialityActively participate in all required outreach and recruitment effortsUnder the supervision of the Site Director, provide resource referrals for families who are eligible for further assessment, childcare scholarships, and transportation servicesAttend all required program and agency trainingsAttend weekly staff meetingsAttend and participate in assigned reflective supervision sessions and home visit observations, and provide videotaped sessions as requestedProvide case notes for each visit completed or missed to ensure compliance with visiting scheduleSubmit all case notes in HBDS within 48 hours of actual home visitConduct all prescribed assessments for assigned familiesMaintain adherence to all company policies and procedures, including agency safety requirementsPerform any additional duties required by the Site Director and Chief Executive Officer or as needed.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesMinimum of two years of college education Associate's Degree (AA) degree. BA in Human Services or Early Childhood Education fields is preferred.Bilingual English/ Spanish RequiredStrong oral communication skills-ability to communicate in an articulate professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentialityStrong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, meet deadlines and multi-task while meeting quality standardsDemonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and to work effectively with other community agencies in the best interest of the participant and the agency.Ability to use computer systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Cultural competence and knowledge of community resourcesMust maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with other employees and clients of the organization Working conditionsMust have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.Physical requirementsThis is a largely sedentary role; however, some lifting of office supplies up to 25 pounds may be required.Salary & Benefits$45,000 - $47,000 per yearPaid Health, vision and dental benefits to the employee. Two weeks of vacation and PTO plus paid Holidays.
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