JOB SUMMARY
Under direction, in accordance with established program performance standards, and applicable state and federal regulations, Home-based Visitor build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families; implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the research-based curriculum and promote children’s progress across established standards for infants/toddlers, including children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. Responsibilities include: work in the homes of families and meet families where they are; provide structured home-visits that promote parents’ abilities to support their children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development; provide home visits and group socialization activities for parents and their children; provide supportive services to families; provide services to parents that support their role as parents; encourage parent involvement in the development of their children; develop individual goals for children/families and provide continuous assessment of progress; conduct screenings and developmental assessments and maintain written records of each child’s development; maintain current and accurate records on each child; follow procedures to assure reporting of suspected child abuse and/or neglect; exchange information and serve as a member of a trans-disciplinary intervention team; assist families with children’s transition into Head Start program or other community child care programs; participate in on-going in-service and educational/professional development opportunities provided by Agency; perform other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
Early Head Start
REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of an Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or higher in Child Development/Early Childhood Education and experience working with infants and toddlers; applicants with college degrees in Child Development/Early Childhood Education preferred; must have a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and transportation as position requires travel; computer literacy; post-employment physical and criminal background checks conducted.
HIRE Rate
$15.51 per hour / $1,240.80 Bi-weekly, Pay Level 7 (Child Development Credential-CDA)
$17.70 per hour / $1,416.00 Bi-weekly., Pay Level 8 (2-Year Degree, ECE/Child Development)
$19.47 per hour / $1,557.60 Bi-weekly., Pay Level 9 (4-Year Degree, ECE/Child Development)
CLASSIFICATION/SCHEDULE
Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, 11-month work schedule
BENEFITS
Medical, Life, Dental, Prescription, 403-b Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program and other benefits as applicable to work classification
POSTING DATES
09/01/2021 - Continuous until filled
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Complete an application to express interest. Application found at www.ca-akron.org
SEND RESUME/APPLICATION TO:
Community Action Akron Summit - Human Resources Department
55 East Mill Street, Akron, Ohio 44308 Or, E-mail resume to resumes@ca-akron.org
NO PHONE CALLS - Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications/resumes are kept on file for 6-months. This position is subject to Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees - Local 146 Participation
EOE