Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Head Start Home Visitor to serve families in Venango County. This vital role involves providing in-home support and education to families with infants and toddlers, promoting healthy child development, and strengthening family well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, child welfare, or related fields, along with excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting families. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families through personalized home visits and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular in-home visits with families to assess needs, provide parenting education, and promote early childhood development.
- Develop individualized family service plans tailored to each family's strengths and challenges.
- Offer crisis intervention and behavioral health support as needed, ensuring safety and stability for children and families.
- Collaborate with community resources, child protective services, and other agencies to coordinate services and support family stability.
- Maintain detailed documentation of visits, assessments, and service plans in compliance with program standards.
- Support families with disabilities by adapting services to meet their unique needs.
- Educate families on child welfare policies, family law issues, and available community resources.
- Manage conflicts effectively through conflict management strategies while maintaining a respectful relationship with families.
Requirements
- Minimum requirement is an Associates Degree in any field.
- Home based CDA, early childhood education classwork, experience working with children, families or social work is preferred; knowledge of child welfare, childcare, or family law is a plus.
- Strong skills in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, conflict management, and crisis management.
- Knowledge of behavioral health issues affecting children and families.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities.
- Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—and the ability to build trusting relationships with families.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits are required.
- Ability to pass background checks as required by program standards.
- A passion for supporting early childhood development and family well-being is essential.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation?
Education:
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver"s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
