PARENT CHILD PLUS HOME VISITOR/ PLAY GROUP FACILITATOR (FULL TIME)

Title: Parent Child Plus Home Visitor/ Play Group Facilitator - GRANT FUNDED

Job Description: Parent Child Plus Home Visitor/ Play Group Facilitator

Applicants preferably live in Lowell and reflect the cultural background and linguistic diversity of the city. They visit toddler and young preschool homes with books and educational toys on a twice-weekly basis to engage families and their young children in positive interactions to facilitate learning.

Full time Parent Child Plus Home Visitor/ Play Group Facilitator visits twelve (12) families twice weekly for one half hour. All home visits follow a preset model established by the Parent Child Plus national model using curriculum designed specifically for children in Lowell. Full-time Parent Child Plus Home Visitors/ Play Group Facilitators lead one/two playgroups in the community on a weekly basis and staff community outreach events or facilitate parent education training three (3) to five (5) times per year.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implement Parent Child Plus Programming in accordance with requirements as a national replication site for the Parent Child Plus Program
• Maintain accurate records and sign in sheets
• Maintain parent consent and conduct Ages and Stages Questionnaires twice per year
• Outreach to families and community
• Regularly input data into database
• Complete weekly home visits (full-time serving twelve (12) families)
• Refer families to support services Prepare materials for programming
• Facilitate one/two playgroups per week
• Computer Skills required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Willing to work nights and weekends on occasion
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type: One (1) Full-time Employee

Equal Opportunity Employer: Lowell Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Coordinator and CFCE Team Leader

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As Soon as The Posting Closes

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time 180 days/7.5 hours per day

Salary based on education and experience: $25,000.00 to $50,000.00