Home Visitor, Early Head Start - Temporary - Community Action Organization

*Note:

For applicants with extensive qualifications and/or years of experience, hiring range may be exceeded with approval. If approval is granted, it will be based upon careful review of the applicant's qualifications, experience, internal equity and budgetary considerations. The final rate approved will typically never be at a rate equal to or above the established midpoint of the pay range for the position.

Community Action Organization reserves the right to modify, interpret or apply this job description as needed. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties (including essential duties), and skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not a contract implied or otherwise and the employment relationship remains at-will. The aforementioned requirements may be subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified persons with disabilities. All positions are contingent upon funding and successful passing of all required background checks, required registry checks, and physical screenings if required.

All staff in positions which regularly require driving either company or personal vehicles while performing work on behalf of Community Action are required to provide Human Resources proof of a valid driver's license for a motor vehicle record check both at hire and annually thereafter. Human Resources will conduct a motor-vehicle record. These records will be held as confidential records in Human Resources. All accidents will be reported to Human Resources within 48 hours.

Special Note on Central Background Registry Requirement:

In order to be offered any position within our Head Start program, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry. If you are not currently enrolled, you may still be considered for this position, but no offer of employment may be extended to you until this requirement has been completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit www.childcareinoregon.org or call the Office of Child Care at 1.800.556.6616.

Benefits: All regular full-time (RFT) status positions of 20 hours per week or more year round or part year of .50 FTE or higher are eligible for our outstanding benefits package including:

• Individual Medical with premium covered at 90%
• Free Dental insurance for the employee
• Employer matched retirement dollar for dollar for the first 3%
• Generous paid sick and vacation time
• 13 paid 0bserved holidays
• Free life and long term disability insurance
• Medex travel assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rich and diverse mission-based working environment
• Possible student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Staff meeting program criteria for use of a second language in their position may apply for and if approved qualify for a bilingual pay benefit of $100 per month

Position Summary:

In support of the Agency's mission, the Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visitor offers support, guidance, information, and child development services directly to families in their homes. The EHS Home Visitor uses the home environment to help parents create rich learning opportunities that build on everyday routines to support their child's development. The EHS Home Visitor provides support to families whose life circumstances might prevent them from participating in more structured settings, such as those who suffer severe stressors like maternal depression or substance abuse. The EHS Home Visitor provides weekly support to approximately 12 families. This position provides a major link between the Early Head Start program, the community, and the families it serves.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop an individualized program for each family in collaboration with the parents, including establishing a caring professional relationship and a climate of mutual trust and respect with the parents.
• Co-plan home visits in collaboration with the parents based on ongoing observations, screenings, assessments, and parent/child interests and needs.
• Plan and prepare written and developmentally appropriate home visit lesson plans and home visit materials to support the family's needs and educational goals.
• Work with the parents to strengthen the family's knowledge of child development, including assisting parents to understand how children grow and learn, and planning and conducting child education activities with the parents that meet the child's intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Assist parents in strengthening the family's knowledge of health and nutrition, including integrating health and nutrition education into the program, coordinating with other staff and parents regarding health screenings for family members, and providing information and referrals if necessary.
• Assist parents to strengthen their knowledge of community resources, support parents in accessing resources and problem-solving barriers.
• Conduct weekly home visits, lasting 90 minutes, with the parents/caregivers of each enrolled child.
• Develop a system to collect, record, and analyze child observations and input data into My Teaching Strategies.
• Use screenings, observations and assessments to plan home visits and socializations.
• Share assessment data with parents using the My Teaching Strategies Family Conference form.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments on time to meet 45 and 90 day requirements and as needed for follow up, regular screenings, and well-child visits. Input data into Child Plus.
• Provide families with timely information and referrals to community services as needed, including medical and mental health providers and the interagency network of complimentary services.
• Assist families with the disability services referral process as necessary and attend IFSP meetings to support families and assist in the development and achievement of IFSP goals.
• C0-plan with parents/caregivers and prepare written and developmentally appropriate lesson plans for socializations that include curricular activities for the children, as well as opportunities that support each family's parenting needs.
• Conduct twice monthly classroom socializations lasting 2 hours.
• Work with parents to establish and maintain regular attendance at home visits and socializations.
• Schedule interpretation services as needed for families during home visits and socializations.
• Conduct and encourage ongoing parenting education activities and parent engagement in parent workgroups, Policy Council and other opportunities.
• Prepare, submit and maintain records including accurate and complete information about screenings, assessments, referrals, home visitation activities and socializations according to Agency confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Support new or transferring employees in learning job functions and responsibilities within their new role, and within the program and organization regarding Community Action culture, norms, and expectations.
• Attend regularly scheduled planning and team meetings.
• Develop and maintain a respectful relationship with team members, assisting in fostering a collaborative team and environment that values trust and diversity.
• Develop and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with Community Action staff and outside agency members such as interpreters and EI teachers/staff.
• Responsible for understanding and implementing the appropriate Policies and Procedures and Head Start Program Performance Standards as prescribed by the Community Action Early Head Start Program.
• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times and respond/correct any at-risk safety issues immediately.
• Strictly adhere to agency code of ethics and standards of workplace behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs including regular and reliable attendance and adherence to all company workplace behavior standards.

Marginal Functions and Responsibilities:

• Other marginal functions and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education/Training/Experience:

• Education: Minimum of a Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent coursework as part of an Associate or Bachelor's degree. Applicants with an Infant/Toddler CDA will be considered and must be willing to obtain a Home Visitor CDA within six months of their hire date. Transcripts, diplomas and/or Child Development Associate Credential certificates are required to validate educational requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge in infant/toddler (ages birth-3 years) development, education, health, nutrition, and safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety practices.
• Skill in communicating and motivating people.
• Ability to maintain accurate, objective and complete records in a confidential manner and in accordance with program deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and creatively to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Intermediate computer literacy and familiarity with applications such as databases and spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and internet.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or advance degree in social science, early childhood development or related social services degree with experience working with infants and toddlers, and families. Transcripts, diplomas and/or Oregon Registry Step Certificates are required to validate educational requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of Washington County Social Services and/or experience helping people identify resources, strategies and networks.
• Prior Head Start or Early Head Start program experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English, written and verbal.

Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications:

• Requires a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for private vehicle, and/or access to reliable transportation.
• Current Oregon Registry Step Certificate (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire).
• First Aid/CPR certification or acquired within 30 days from date of hire.
• Food Handler's card acquired within 30 days from date of hire.

Required Physical Demands of Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work is conducted mostly in client home and classroom environments. Must be able to travel to and from homes and access homes using stairs and or uneven pavement.
• Moderate phone use.
• Moderate use of video terminal and keyboarding.
• Ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in home, classroom, and outdoor play areas.
• Physical ability to move quickly in order to redirect children for the purpose of ensuring a child's safety or the safety of others in the environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately both physically and mentally to en emergency or crisis situation, such as to provide CPR and/or First Aid to an infant or child up to age 3, to evacuate a building, etc.
• In normal workday, may stand/walk __4__ hrs/day; may sit _4_ hrs/day; may drive _10 hrs/week; may use hands for repetitive grasping, pushing and pulling, typing and fine manipulation _2_ hrs/day; may use hands at or above shoulder level for _1_ hrs/day.
• In normal workday, may bend, squat, and/or climb frequently. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor or in small chairs.
• Work is light in nature, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Occasional lifting of a child weighing up to 60 lbs.
• May require walking or standing to a significant degree or sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

How to Apply for this Position:

To be considered we must receive a completed Community Action Employment Application form. You are welcome to also include a cover letter and resume at your option. Transcripts may be required for certain positions. Applications can be completed on our website: www.caowash.org or you can print off the application to complete or pick up the application form at either of our following locations:

Hillsboro - 1001 SW Baseline St, Hillsboro OR 97123

Beaverton - 5050 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 101, Beaverton OR 97005

Be sure to submit your application in a timely manner. If you choose not to complete an online application, you can send your completed application form, optional resume and cover letter and any other required documents via fax at 503.400.3691. If you prefer to mail your application be sure to mail attention Human Resources at the Hillsboro office address above.

All application submissions will be acknowledged with a receipt notification. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you.

All current Community Action employees are encouraged to apply for openings at Community Action which they are interested in. For current employees, some qualifications may be met by an equivalent combination or education and experience at the discretion of the employer.

COMMUNITY ACTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Community Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.