Early Head Start Home Visitor

Early Head Start Home Visitor

Early Head Start is seeking compassionate “go-getters” to build relationships with parents and provide home-based services that promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of infants and toddlers.

As Home Visitor you will:

• Conduct weekly home visits to enrolled families and organize monthly family engagement events
• Guide parents to be their child’s first teacher and promote the home as a primary learning environment by introducing parents and other family members to fun educational activities and curriculum
• Link families and children to community supports, healthcare, and other resources based on their strengths and needs
• Promote program participation by attending outreach events, canvasing neighborhoods, and maintaining relationships with community service providers

This is a year-round position offering flexible hours and access to an agency vehicle/mileage reimbursement for travel within Otsego County. Occasional evening and weekend hours.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development Credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of experience in an early childhood program; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Pay Range Guide:

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)