Home Visitor (Bilingual, English/Spanish)
Family Focus Inc., Aurora, IL, United States
Job Title:
Home Visitor/ Parent Educator (Bilingual English/Spanish) Location:
Family Focus - Aurora Supervisor:
PAT Program Supervisor
The Bilingual Home Visitor/ Parent Educator Provides home visiting services and parent education to children and families in the PAT program. Works from a team approach utilizing principles of Family Support Practice to enhance the overall development of children and families in the program.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide home-based services including parent/child interaction activities to families.
Provide support, education, and information on relevant topics to include child development, parenting, and family education through home and center-based services.
Follow PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner.
Conduct family assessments to determine needs for case management and other referrals as well as the development of an IFSP.
Conduct developmental screening, home-based and center-based services, referrals and advocacy.
Support the family in reaching their identified goals and help parents identify tools and skills to foster their child’s health development.
Prepare and submit appropriate documentation and reports, maintain client records in accordance with professional standards and funder requirements.
Assist in recruiting eligible families for the home visiting program and maintain caseload.
Attend the PAT Training for certification and training on Principles of Family Support.
Collaborate with other agencies and services.
Assist childcare staff with planning center activities and services, which reflects families’ needs and interests.
Meet regularly with PAT Supervisor to discuss and review cases.
Maintain required screenings, update immunizations, educational status, WIC appointments, and family planning for participants and their children.
Facilitate groups at center and collaborating organizations as needed.
Participate in fundraising activities.
The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
Must be bilingual (Spanish/English).
Experience in child development, early childhood education, social work, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge and understanding of community.
Requires extensive local travel and some evening and weekend hours.
Must have reliable and efficient transportation with a valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Salary:
$48,200/year.
This is a full-time exempt position.
Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/about/careers/
Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Home Visitor/ Parent Educator (Bilingual English/Spanish) Location:
Family Focus - Aurora Supervisor:
PAT Program Supervisor
The Bilingual Home Visitor/ Parent Educator Provides home visiting services and parent education to children and families in the PAT program. Works from a team approach utilizing principles of Family Support Practice to enhance the overall development of children and families in the program.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide home-based services including parent/child interaction activities to families.
Provide support, education, and information on relevant topics to include child development, parenting, and family education through home and center-based services.
Follow PAT curriculum guidelines along with additional requirements from the funding partner.
Conduct family assessments to determine needs for case management and other referrals as well as the development of an IFSP.
Conduct developmental screening, home-based and center-based services, referrals and advocacy.
Support the family in reaching their identified goals and help parents identify tools and skills to foster their child’s health development.
Prepare and submit appropriate documentation and reports, maintain client records in accordance with professional standards and funder requirements.
Assist in recruiting eligible families for the home visiting program and maintain caseload.
Attend the PAT Training for certification and training on Principles of Family Support.
Collaborate with other agencies and services.
Assist childcare staff with planning center activities and services, which reflects families’ needs and interests.
Meet regularly with PAT Supervisor to discuss and review cases.
Maintain required screenings, update immunizations, educational status, WIC appointments, and family planning for participants and their children.
Facilitate groups at center and collaborating organizations as needed.
Participate in fundraising activities.
The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
Must be bilingual (Spanish/English).
Experience in child development, early childhood education, social work, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge and understanding of community.
Requires extensive local travel and some evening and weekend hours.
Must have reliable and efficient transportation with a valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Salary:
$48,200/year.
This is a full-time exempt position.
Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/about/careers/
Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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