Early Head Start Home Visitor - Lincoln County (#0425A)

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours), 12 months per year

LOCATION: Lincoln County (Ivanhoe, MN)

Inspire Families to Help Prepare Children for School as an Early Head Start Home Visitor!

Help families to create a nurturing environment where children grow, learn and thrive.  As an Early Head Start Home Visitor, you'll spark curiosity, build school readiness, and empower families to support their child's success.  Make a lasting impact - one child, one family, one community at a time!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Create Mentoring Relationships: Observe and evaluate infant and toddler's progress to prepare the children for school
• Facilitate Family Partnerships: Working with families to set and reach their goals while providing parenting education.
• Track Progress: Conduct assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage Family Involvement: Partner with parents to inspire active participation of the children.
• Integrate Wellness: Complete educational and health screenings, and rescreens, within the Head Start Performance                    Standards.
• Promote the program: Assist with recruitment efforts to connect more families to the Head Start program.

SKILLS TO WOW US:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage diverse communities.
• Computer-savvy with solid organizational skills.
• A team player to build trusting relationships with families.
• Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices.
• Problem-solving comes easily, and you handle challenges with grace.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Current Home Visiting CDA, OR
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Services or related degree.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or the willingness to obtain within 90 days).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Starting salary of $20.00 - $30.67/hour - plus benefits!
• Full-time (40 hours per week), 12 Months a year

• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

BENEFITS:

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:   Open Until Filled

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org

              United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.