Family Engagement & Relationship Building
- Establish and maintain respectful, strengths-based relationships with families that support family engagement and trust.
- Partner with families to develop individualized child goals and family partnership agreements that reflect strengths, needs, and priorities.
- Support families in achieving self-sufficiency goals through ongoing communication, encouragement, and follow-up.
- Encourage and support parent leadership and involvement in program activities, including parent meetings, Policy Council, and engagement opportunities.
Home Visiting & Child Development
- Conduct weekly home visits (minimum of 90 minutes) to deliver developmentally appropriate, curriculum-based learning experiences that promote school readiness and parent-child interaction.
- Support parents as their child’s first teacher by modeling and coaching developmentally appropriate practices across developmental domains.
- Provide guidance on home safety, nutrition, positive discipline, and age-appropriate learning activities.
Child Assessment & School Readiness
- Complete developmental screenings and ongoing child assessments within required timeframes.
- Observe, document, and analyze child progress to inform individualized planning.
- Share assessment results and progress with families and collaboratively adjust goals and strategies.
Health, Nutrition & Disabilities Coordination
- Ensure children are up to date on required health services, including prenatal care (as applicable), well-child exams, immunizations, and screenings.
- Coordinate with health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities staff to ensure comprehensive services are integrated into the home setting.
- Collaborate with families and community partners to support referrals, evaluations, and services for children with suspected or identified disabilities.
Group Socializations & Parent Education
- Plan and facilitate group socialization experiences (minimum twice per month) that promote peer interaction, parent engagement, and school readiness.
- Develop lesson plans that reflect the cultures, languages, and interests of enrolled families.
- Provide ongoing parent education on child development, health, nutrition, and family well-being.
Family Support & Community Resources
- Assist families in accessing community resources, scheduling appointments, and navigating support systems.
- Provide timely information, referrals, and follow-up to address family needs and goals.
Documentation, Compliance & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records in compliance with program, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure timely data entry, documentation, and reporting.• Participate in ongoing monitoring, self-assessment, and federal/state reviews, including Program Information Report (PIR) data collection.
Safety & Supervision
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times during home visits, socializations, and program activities.
- Monitor environments to ensure activities are developmentally appropriate and safe.
- Serve as a mandated reporter and follow all procedures related to suspected child abuse and neglect.
Team Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, and program committees.
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to integrate services and support program outcomes.
- Engage in continuous professional development to maintain credentials and stay current with best practices.
- Model professionalism, positive interactions, and appropriate child guidance techniques.
Recruitment, Enrollment & Community Engagement
- Participate in recruitment and enrollment activities to maintain full program enrollment and an active waitlist.
- Advocate for the program in the community and build partnerships that support children and families.
