Home-Based Early Childhood Educator

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as a role model and coach to parents by providing child development services, social services, health services and parent involvement services to families including home visits, socializations, advocacy and crisis intervention in accordance with federal, state and program guidelines. The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for delivering home based services as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards for families and their children 0-3 years.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct weekly home visits with 10 to 12 families 
• Facilitate bi-monthly socialization activities in partnership with other Early Childhood Educator and families  
• Plan home visits and socialization activities according to home base curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards. 
• Complete developmental screenings and ongoing assessment of eligible children and their families.  
• Establish positive, supportive and reciprocal relationships with families, children, and community resources. 
• Support the transition of families from Early Head Start to Head Start or other preschool programs 
• Assist parents of children with disabilities to insure they are involved in the planning and implementation of all EHS program services. 
• Participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings for case conferencing and reflective supervision. 
• Provide and maintain appropriate data and files of children and families as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards. 
• Participate in on-going professional development to better serve EHS families 
• Participate in IFSP or IEP meetings, as required.  
• Disabilities and Special Needs Facilitator for parent workshops as request from DSN Manager/ DSN- Advocate
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Maintain a professional attitude, confidentiality, and respect cultural differences. 
• Other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• BA degree in human services, child development or social service-related field, preferred 
• Associate degree in human services, child development or social service-related field, with a CDA Credential required 
• Experience in home visitation preferred 
• Early Head Start knowledge preferred 

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• Daily driving is required. Must provide own vehicle, valid Driver's License and proof of full vehicle insurance coverage
• First Aid certification and Child CPR certification required. 
• Health Exam required
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Negative tuberculosis screen required
• Hepatitis B Vaccination (recommended)
• Must pass a criminal background check.