Harlem Children's Zone
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) – an education and poverty‑fighting organization based in New York – seeks a dedicated Home Visitor for the Baby College GRADS Early Head Start program.
Pay Range Base pay $47,000–$50,000 per year. HCZ supplies the range; actual pay is based on skills and experience. Talk with a recruiter for details.
Home Visitor – Baby College GRADS Early Head Start Program The Home Visitor supports children and families through creative home‑visiting and socialization activities. The role applies early childhood assessments and screenings, develops individualized lesson plans, identifies client needs, and links families to community resources. Home Visitors maintain case files and data entry from intake to program completion.
Responsibilities
Support a caseload of up to 12 families.
Conduct weekly home visits organized around individualized lesson plans, case management, and supportive counseling efforts.
Complete age‑appropriate screenings and assessments to identify caregiver needs and assess child development progress.
Promote child progress using the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF) by effectively planning and implementing home‑based learning experiences aligned with the selected home‑visiting curriculum.
Collaborate with internal and external referral sources (Early Intervention, Wellness, Mental Health, etc.) to mitigate barriers to success.
Complete family needs assessments to identify strengths, resources, individualized needs, and preferred goals.
Collaboratively establish individualized action plans that can be monitored and encouraged throughout the family’s participation in the G.R.A.D.S. program.
Submit accurate and timely case notes in data management systems and case files.
Conduct bi‑weekly socialization to promote family engagement, socio‑emotional development, collaborative learning opportunities, and parent‑child bonding.
Participate in training and ongoing professional development activities.
Conduct outreach and recruitment that help engage the Harlem community and support program enrollment in the G.R.A.D.S. program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field (Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, etc.).
Minimum 6 months of case management experience working with families that have young children (home‑visiting experience is a significant plus).
Minimum 12 credits in child development, family life span, etc.
Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ.
CDA credential preferred but not required.
Demonstrated competency in planning and implementing home‑based learning experiences.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and advocacy skills; ability to balance an empathetic and progressive coaching bond with families.
Prior professional home‑visiting experience preferred.
Demonstrated sensitivity, tact, and professionalism in working with families from diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds.
Familiarity with the Harlem community, local resources, and resident populations preferred.
Prior professional experience with or knowledge of Early Head Start/Head Start preferred.
Bi‑lingual (Spanish/French) applicants encouraged to apply.
Schedule Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM. Flexibility required; some days may run past 5 PM depending on family needs.
Benefits
Highly competitive base salaries.
Paid time off.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
No‑cost health insurance.
Life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability.
Additional voluntary benefits.
Wellness discounts.
Commuter benefits.
Financial wellness perks.
Additional benefits (discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more).
The salary for this position is $47,000–$50,000 per year, with a $3,000 signing bonus after 90 days of employment.
Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Pay Range Base pay $47,000–$50,000 per year. HCZ supplies the range; actual pay is based on skills and experience. Talk with a recruiter for details.
Home Visitor – Baby College GRADS Early Head Start Program The Home Visitor supports children and families through creative home‑visiting and socialization activities. The role applies early childhood assessments and screenings, develops individualized lesson plans, identifies client needs, and links families to community resources. Home Visitors maintain case files and data entry from intake to program completion.
Responsibilities
Support a caseload of up to 12 families.
Conduct weekly home visits organized around individualized lesson plans, case management, and supportive counseling efforts.
Complete age‑appropriate screenings and assessments to identify caregiver needs and assess child development progress.
Promote child progress using the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF) by effectively planning and implementing home‑based learning experiences aligned with the selected home‑visiting curriculum.
Collaborate with internal and external referral sources (Early Intervention, Wellness, Mental Health, etc.) to mitigate barriers to success.
Complete family needs assessments to identify strengths, resources, individualized needs, and preferred goals.
Collaboratively establish individualized action plans that can be monitored and encouraged throughout the family’s participation in the G.R.A.D.S. program.
Submit accurate and timely case notes in data management systems and case files.
Conduct bi‑weekly socialization to promote family engagement, socio‑emotional development, collaborative learning opportunities, and parent‑child bonding.
Participate in training and ongoing professional development activities.
Conduct outreach and recruitment that help engage the Harlem community and support program enrollment in the G.R.A.D.S. program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field (Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, etc.).
Minimum 6 months of case management experience working with families that have young children (home‑visiting experience is a significant plus).
Minimum 12 credits in child development, family life span, etc.
Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ.
CDA credential preferred but not required.
Demonstrated competency in planning and implementing home‑based learning experiences.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and advocacy skills; ability to balance an empathetic and progressive coaching bond with families.
Prior professional home‑visiting experience preferred.
Demonstrated sensitivity, tact, and professionalism in working with families from diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds.
Familiarity with the Harlem community, local resources, and resident populations preferred.
Prior professional experience with or knowledge of Early Head Start/Head Start preferred.
Bi‑lingual (Spanish/French) applicants encouraged to apply.
Schedule Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM. Flexibility required; some days may run past 5 PM depending on family needs.
Benefits
Highly competitive base salaries.
Paid time off.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
No‑cost health insurance.
Life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability.
Additional voluntary benefits.
Wellness discounts.
Commuter benefits.
Financial wellness perks.
Additional benefits (discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more).
The salary for this position is $47,000–$50,000 per year, with a $3,000 signing bonus after 90 days of employment.
Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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