26-27 PT Home Visitor and Outreach Worker - Spanish
Somerville Public Schools · Somerville, MA · 2 wk ago
Administrative$28.35/hrPart-time
About the Role
The Prenatal - Early Childhood Services and Supports Unit of the SFLC works to develop and implement a comprehensive, research-based strategy for prenatal to early childhood supports, ensuring alignment and coordination with early childhood through K priorities. This role focuses on reaching out to diverse families with young children in the community and strengthening parent-child interaction to put children and families on a path toward school success.
Responsibilities
- Outreach to potential participant families.
- Visit assigned families twice a week for half an hour each visit or as modified by the coordinator.
- Plan age-appropriate activities to stimulate learning and encourage parent-child interactions.
- Model for parents appropriate ways to verbally interact with their child using toys and books.
- Utilize the Protective Factors Framework to provide in-home services supporting families in increasing resiliencies, resources, knowledge, skills, and support systems.
- Write an anecdotal report for each home visit in a timely manner.
- Report issues to the program coordinator.
- Work independently and on a team.
- Perform occasional translation or interpretation.
- Attend ParentChild+ Staff meetings and trainings; attend SFLC All-Staff meetings.
- Commit to providing and promoting equitable practices to ensure access for all families.
- Other job-related duties as assigned by the program coordinator.
Qualifications & Skills
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Experience working directly with children and families from culturally diverse communities.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Home visiting experience a plus but not required.
- Good communication skills.
- Exhibit a positive attitude toward parents and children.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work well with a diverse team.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including working knowledge of Excel.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiar with Zoom platform or other video conferencing software.
- Willingness to work several evenings and Saturdays.
- A valid Massachusetts driver’s license with access to a car is required.
- Deep commitment to closing opportunity gaps and promoting equitable practices.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
- Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
- Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
- Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.
Pay
$28.35 per hour worked.
Schedule
Intermittent / Up to 19 hours per week for the 2026-2027 school year. Position is temporary and grant funded.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance.
- Fingerprints.
Reports to: Director of Early Beginnings Family Support Program.