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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Archer 1 2 - Chicago, IL 60632Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Early Head Start Home Visitor Reports…
Skills: Early childhood education, Home visiting, Family support, Curriculum implementation, Developmental assessment
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50k–$55k/yr
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Archer 1 2 - Chicago, IL 60632Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesHome Visiting Programs Lead Reports to…
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On-site
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Skills: Early childhood education, Family support, Curriculum implementation, Developmental assessment, Case management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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The Home Visitor plans and implements educational activities for children birth to three years old through home visits and group socialization. They also empower parents as primary educators and connect families to essential community resources.
Candidates must possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent and a Gateway Family Specialist Credential level 3. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Archer 1 2 - Chicago, IL 60632Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Early Head Start Home Visitor
Reports to the Home Visiting Programs Manager
Gads Hill Center, a social service organization established in 1898, creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education, access to resources and community engagement.
At Gads Hill Center we envision a community in which all children benefit from healthy, financially stable households that support their early learning and growth. We invest in the potential of children and families through early childhood education, youth programs, and mental health supports. Ultimately, Gads Hill Center builds a community where all families can help their children have access to quality education in order to succeed in school and life.
The Early Head Start Home Visitor plans and implements educational activities for families with children ages birth to three years old. The home visitor delivers services in the home environment and in a socialization setting, modeling appropriate behaviors and empowering parents as the first teachers of their children. In this role, the home visitor also serves as a bridge to family support services and agency resources.
Develops and implements educational plans and activities to meet each individual family's needs according to the Creative Curriculum and the Parents as Teachers model.
Works with families on a scheduled one-on-one weekly basis in their homes for at least 90 minutes, and during two monthly group socialization activities with all the families assigned.
Assists parents in developing parenting skills, helping them to become the primary family educators and their children’s first teachers. Reinforces this concept with practical suggestions for its development.
Conducts health checks during each visit, documenting findings and following-up as needed.
Encourages parents involvement in and supports planning of monthly Parent Committee meetings.
Administers and interprets development assessment tools to assigned children within the required time frame, maintaining detailed, written documentation.
Documents children’s growth and development using written observations, photography and assessment tools.
Utilizes developmental screening tools to determine individual needs of children and assists in individualizing curriculum.
Assists parents in identifying and fully utilizing available community resources. Utilize the assistance of the Family Support Staff, Mental Health Consultants, and other professionals to refer parents as needed.
Assists with the recruitment of children for the program.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all Gads Hill Center employees are responsible for the following:
Participate in agency outreach and recruitment events, including evenings and weekends.
Participates in supervision meetings and workshops within the agency and outside (if applicable).
Participates in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of Gads Hill Center.
Advance parent leadership development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) required. Or comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or baccalaureate degree.
Gateway Family Specialist Credential level 3 (minimum)
Previous early education and/or family support program experience preferred.
Bi-lingual Spanish/English required
Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills.
Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.
Valid Driver’s License and use of a dependable insured car required.
A passion for the mission of Gads Hill Center.
Entry Salary Range: 40,000-55,000
Schedule: Full time
Location: 4236 S. Archer Ave, Chicago
To apply, send resume, cover letter and transcripts by e-mail to:
Phone: 312-226-0963 x 293
Revised: 6/23
Qualifications
Transforming Families Through Education Since 1898
Our Mission Since 1898, Gads Hill Center creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education, access to resources and community engagement. Our Values • Children and their families – their ability to learn, to lead and to positively shape their future. • The transformational power of education, the strength of families, and the engagement of communities. • Our staff for their professionalism and dedication to the success of our children and their families. • Our supporters and funders, who are our partners in creating well-managed programs and services. Our Programs Gads Hill Center supports low-income families on the west and southwest sides of Chicago. We currently work with more than 4,000 children and their families by providing high-quality, accredited programs and services: • Early Childhood Education: Empowers parents to be their children’s first teachers with early childhood development resources for over 160 expectant parents and families and comprehensive educational and developmental services to over 550 at-risk children from newborns to age five. • Youth Services: Provides out-of-school programs to children from kindergarten through sixth grades, mentoring to at-risk sixth through eight graders, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) focused academic enrichment and college preparatory programs to high school students, serving more than 400 students annually. • Comprehensive Family Support and Community Services: Connects nearly 800 children & families to comprehensive resources that meet their educational, job and health-related goals on a continued basis.
Offices: 1919 W Cullerton St, Chicago, Illinois 60608, US · 2653 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, US · 4234-6 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60632, US · 3137 W. 71st St., Chicago, IL 60629, US
Transforming Families Through Education Since 1898
Our Mission Since 1898, Gads Hill Center creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education, access to resources and community engagement. Our Values • Children and their families – their ability to learn, to lead and to positively shape their future. • The transformational power of education, the strength of families, and the engagement of communities. • Our staff for their professionalism and dedication to the success of our children and their families. • Our supporters and funders, who are our partners in creating well-managed programs and services. Our Programs Gads Hill Center supports low-income families on the west and southwest sides of Chicago. We currently work with more than 4,000 children and their families by providing high-quality, accredited programs and services: • Early Childhood Education: Empowers parents to be their children’s first teachers with early childhood development resources for over 160 expectant parents and families and comprehensive educational and developmental services to over 550 at-risk children from newborns to age five. • Youth Services: Provides out-of-school programs to children from kindergarten through sixth grades, mentoring to at-risk sixth through eight graders, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) focused academic enrichment and college preparatory programs to high school students, serving more than 400 students annually. • Comprehensive Family Support and Community Services: Connects nearly 800 children & families to comprehensive resources that meet their educational, job and health-related goals on a continued basis.
Offices: 1919 W Cullerton St, Chicago, Illinois 60608, US · 2653 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, US · 4234-6 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60632, US · 3137 W. 71st St., Chicago, IL 60629, US
