HOME VISITOR II

Location: Various sites thorough out San Diego

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the site supervisor, provides comprehensive, individualized educational, social and health services to children and their families and provides a planned program of activities which enhance the parent's ability to serve as the primary educator in their child's development.

DESIRED MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relative to Head Start/child care operations;

• Working knowledge of adult learning concepts and child development theories/strategies and community resources.

Ability to:

• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions, develop and implement program plans;

• Flexibility in adapting to changing job demands;

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to diverse client populations.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public primarily in English. The ability to speak a second language is desirable.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certification in Pediatric First Aide/ CPR and food handling must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, and immunizations). 

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is a:

An Associate’s degree  in Child Development, Social Work, or a related field or units equivalent to an associate degree if working towards Bachelor’s degree. Child Development Teacher’s Permit or 24 units of Child Development/Early Childhood Education (CD/ECE) plus one (1) year of experience in a program that emphasizes the parent’s role in the child’s development. Experience working with low-income families and in working with persons of varied experiences and ethnic backgrounds required.

For Early Head Start Home Visitor II – A minimum of three (3) units of demonstrated coursework with Infants and Toddlers.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Assists in the design and delivery of early childhood education program;

• Collaborates with parents in providing individualized education program for children in home-based option;

• Ensures that the curriculum meets the children’s unique needs;

• Provides for parent education and involvement in planning and decision-making regarding the education of the child;

• Connects children and families with community-based resources that meet their unique needs;

• Maintains student data and prepare reports;

• Administers developmentally appropriate assessments for each child;

• Provides training for parents to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to become the primary teacher of their own children and to become self-sufficient;

• Screens family applications for income qualifications and eligibility requirements;

• Facilitates parent involvement;

• Coordinates field trips to provide enrichment for children;

• Assists parents in ensuring that a safe, orderly learning environment is maintained in the home;

• Assists families in developing knowledge and skills in health and nutrition;

• Assists with recruitment of families for home-based program;

• Conducts parent meetings;

• Conducts weekly home visits to assigned families;

• Provides transportation services for children and families as needed;

• Recruits families for the Head Start Program as required by Performance Standards;

• Prepares monthly school activity and annual theme calendars; processes applications for supplementary services to families;

• Assists in mainstreaming children with special needs.