Salary $40,000

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Recruit and maintain a caseload of up to 20-24 children/pregnant mothers.
• Conduct biweekly (weekly if needed) visits and submit weekly schedules.
• Work jointly with parents to obtain the necessary documentation needed to complete intake and other program requirements.
• Assist in maintaining 100% enrollment rate throughout the program year by utilizing various outreach and recruitment strategies in order to meet funder requirements.
• Complete, update and maintain all required Parent as Teacher (PAT), ISBE, and program/agency forms as required by the agency, founder, and program model.
• Form a collaboration with parents to develop home visits and activity plans based on each child’s assessment and identified family needs.
• Collaborate with the team, plan and facilitate monthly parent and child activities for Group Connections.
• Maintains families engaged. Encourage parent participation in literacy activities, parent workshops, group connections, and other events or trainings.
• Responsible for maintaining all required documentation in child’s/pregnant mother’s binders, and data system(s) up to date, keeping all information confidential.
• Complete developmental assessments/screenings and family needs assessments with all enrolled clients in the assigned caseload as needed to meet the program’s requirements/standards.
• Based on the results of the assessments/screenings, make necessary referrals to appropriate staff.
• Serve as an advocate for families and as a liaison between families, the program, and the larger community.
• Work in collaboration with other staff for the recruitment and enrollment of eligible families.
• Collaborates with team to create new MOU’s/Partnerships with agencies/organizations that provide services to pregnant women, children, and their families.
• Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor and agency staff.
• Participate in ongoing training and staff development provided by SGA, supervisors, other consultants, workshops, and conferences.
• Attend regularly scheduled team and agency staff meetings/trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Early Childhood Education Associates degree or related field and/or CDA preferred.

Experience:·

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with young children ages 0-3 years old and/or parents required.

Other Requirements:

• Must successfully complete Parents as Teachers Model Certification training.
• Must be familiar with sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups.
• Must be able to make home visits to present, prospective and former clients in the client’s own home.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or the organization.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.
• Must demonstrate the ability to establish helping relationships with families of varying educational, experiential, and socio-economic backgrounds and handle emergency and crisis situations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
• Home Visitors must receive training in education, nutrition, and other topics relevant for the position, and must plan and implement appropriate family/parent educational activities and function as a member of the program team.
• Schedule may be flexible and includes some evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs.
• Constantly positions oneself to assist children during activities.
• Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys.
• At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms, and event’s needs.
• At times may be required to transport donations/items to clients based on need.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.