Early Head Start Astoria - Home Visitor (Full Time)
About this role
This position includes a $1,200 Sign on Bonus!
Summary
The Home Visitor is responsible for providing necessary services to children and families at the home of the participant.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct weekly home visits to young children and their families. This may include resource referral, monitoring physical and mental health status, monitoring home environment and conducting safety and risk assessments
- Provide education and support services to families. Carry out “curriculum” for child development in the context of the home and during group “socialization” experiences.
- Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children’s development.
- Collaborate with families to establish family development goals and document this collaborative process in family partnership agreements.
- Act as liaison and advocate between community resources and families and escort families when appropriate to and from community resources or other activities.
- Utilize data management systems to complete required documentation of necessary data.
- Works in cooperation with staff to schedule disabilities and/or mental health appointments for children and parents as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and study plan to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate or equivalent coursework
- 1 year of experience working with children
- Knowledge in one of the following: child safety, nutrition, child health, family dynamics, and adult learning principles.
- Experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Ability to motivate people and work in diverse and challenging situations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish.
Qualifications Preferred:
- Home Visitor Child Development Associate
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
Company at a glance
The Child Center of NY: Strengthening Family. Building Community
Founded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city, closing the gap for kids and families in NY’s under-resourced communities. With 60 locations in all 5 NYC boroughs and Long Island our over 1,100 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 58,000 children and their families. We are always on the lookout for new talent in a variety of both in-the-field and behind-the-scenes positions.
We serve children from birth to adulthood with effective, innovative programs in six critical areas: Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health, Health Homes and Integrated Care, Prevention and Family Support, Youth Development, and, now, Residential Services and Research, Development and Innovation. We know that with the right skills, education, and emotional support – tools that we provide — children of any background can build a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future.
Top Benefits
- Sign on bonus
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