Head Start Home Visitor

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting families who are not in a class setting to move toward school readiness. The Home Visitor works with families to assesses and identify barriers that impede school readiness and strengths that encourage school readiness. This position involves case management, advocacy and education to families on an assigned caseload.Will be working with typically and atypically developing children and families.Socialization, education, health nutrition, family services and social emotional needs are all addressed by the Home Visitor and further supported through the Home-Based Region of LifeWorks Community Action Head Start program.

The position is mobile and requires staff to complete home visits as described.

Duties

• Provide each family on the caseload with a weekly home visit to provide family-centered services that facilitate child development, support parental roles and promote self-sufficiency.
• Meet the required number of socializations for families per calendar year in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. Complete all mandated screenings within the 45 day requirement.
• Develop developmentally appropriate activities related to the individual child. Work with the parent to develop an individual plan for his / her child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).
• Identify child and family needs. Support social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
• Support parent involvement in program activities. Encourage parent involvement in Head Start and other agency programs
• Participates in any special events put on by Head Start
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding / willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Requirements

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation, Paid Personal, Paid Sick Time

Paid School Breaks

Employee Assistance Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

About Us

LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization.Help Starts Here.

LifeWorks Community Action promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all agency programs and services.We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who embrace and support an inclusive and equitable work environment.