Bilingual Home Visitor Administrative Support

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently attend to administrative duties as assigned by the Home-based Supervisor.
• Takes PAT training to Implement the PAT curriculum within the assigned caseload.
• Carry a reduced caseload of program participants.
• Conduct a minimum of bi-monthly home visits for each assigned child/family. Prepare and plan for home visits with families and monthly socializations when assigned by the Home-based Supervisor.
• Complete home visit observation, Screenings, Assessments, file documentation, ensuring comprehensive services are implemented as required by Head Start Performance Standards in the Early Head Start Home-based option.
• Ensure proper documentation is entered into data system including home visits, socializations, attendance, and other necessary documentation per assigned child/family, as needed.
• Participate in team meetings with home visitors to receive feedback regarding data, team lesson planning, planning for socializations, and team activities.
• Draft program documents, manage small program projects, collaborate with Home-based Supervisor to deliver positive programmatic experiences to staff and enrolled children and families.
• Maintain program materials and supplies, place inventory orders, place food orders for socializations, and maintain filing system for invoices and other supportive evidence for reconciliation.
• Participate in reflective supervision with Home-based Supervisor, program meetings, Funder organizational meetings, and other meetings assigned.
• Maintain accurate calendar, Concur expenses, timely ADP timecard & PTO submissions, and adhere to organizational priorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education
• Gateways Credential level 5
• At least 2 years of experience working in early childhood/family support, or home visiting programs is required.

Experience

• Knowledge of and ability to implement early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for the specific age group 0-3 and be able to remain abreast of developments in the child development field.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to utilize reflective supervision.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess, analyze, and interpret Head Start Standards and Start Early’s philosophy.
• Ability to work as a cooperative and supportive team member.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
• Ability and willingness to work in a program located in a high-risk, low-income community.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications, including word-processing software in a Windows environment and the ability to learn and master other computer technology /software programs as needed.
• Ability to communicate and respond in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work related travel.

Key Competencies

• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.