Home-Visitor/Support Specialist

General Summary:


Provides case management services for designated families, to include the planning, provision documentation and follow-up of services in accordance with Family Partnership Agreements, Family Goals Sheets and Family Service Assessment. Coordinates access to needed services, materials, programs and information for all members of the family.

Qualifications

• An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in early childhood or related field
  • If employed with an Associate degree, must obtain a Baccalaureate degree within four years of employment.
• Prior Head Start experience of two years.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Must have computer and reporting skills, service documentation and recordkeeping experience.
• Good verbal, problem solving and writing skills are required.
• Frequent travel within the area.
• Valid drivers license
  • Safe driving record and acceptance by the Agencys vehicle insurance carrier are required
• Must pass PRS background check.
• Must pass an annual physical.

Additional

Annual certification and training in the following are required:

• Health Certificate, First Aid Certification and Adult and Infant/Toddler CPR Certification.
• Must attend staff development annually in the following areas: child development, care of children with special needs, adult and children health and nutrition, safety, curriculum planning, risk management, identification and care of ill children, recognition of child abuse and neglect, recognition of sexual abuse, responsibility of reporting of abuse, cultural diversity and professional development.
• Must also attend training in the content area plans.

Physical Requirements
If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.