Early Head Start Family Visitor- Part Time Job in Denver 80211, Colorado US

Early Head Start Family Visitor- Part Time

Enrolls families into the program. Plans, schedules and implements home visits with families to assist them with the development of their children under the premise that parents are the first and most influential educators of their children. Holds regular socializations in accordance to Head Start Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Plans and develops with parents an individualized program for their family, through establishing a caring professional relationship and a climate of mutual trust and respect through weekly home visits.
* Works with families to strengthen their knowledge of child development; helps parents understand how children learn and grow; plans and conducts activities together with parents that meet their child‚s intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs.
* Works with parents to strengthen the family‚s knowledge of health and nutrition, by integrating health and nutrition education into the program, coordinating with other staff and parents health screenings for family members and providing information and referrals, if necessary.
* Assists parents in strengthening their knowledge of community resources and supports parents in developing problem solving skills.
* Provides developmental screenings and information to parents and families and will provide referrals to other agencies when appropriate.
* Plans and implements the appropriate number of socializations.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the practices and principles of child development and early childhood education; child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning; and family dynamics.
* Skilled in communicating with and motivating people, including people whose first language is not English
* Must be knowledgeable of all Head Start Program Performance Standards
* Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines within established timeframes
* Ability to use computer programs such as Excel and Word, as well as use of internet applications.
* Ability to remain calm in an emergency and/or confrontational situation.
* Ability to calm others under stressful or confrontational conditions.
* Knowledge of the service population‚s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
* Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bilingual English and Spanish required

A vaild Colorado drvier's license and proof of insurance is required.

Thisi s a 20 hour per week postition. The hours are M-F from 8:00am- 12:00 pm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Benefits: Minimum 5 weeks + of Paid Annual Leave ~Medical Insurance~ Dental Insurance~403B Retirement Plan ~Flexible Benefit Plan~ Extended Illness Bank

 

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process

 

To apply for this position, please visit http://www.jobing.com/cc/ccdenver/jobs

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Submit resume and cover letter to: hr@ccdenver.org or fax to 303-742-4431

 

Mission: As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver and inspired by God’s love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.

 

Vision: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver will continue to anticipate and stimulate support for your services, provide those services effectively and faithfully and through our charitable ministry seek to influence the political, social and cultural environments in which we serve