Early Head Start Home Visitor

Position Overview

Crossroads Health, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, serves Northeast Ohio communities with comprehensive behavioral and primary integrated healthcare, early childhood services, and extended housing and recovery services.

About the Role

The Early Head Start Home Visitor will work with low-income families in Lake County, providing direct services to support infant and early child development, family dynamics, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist parents in determining needs and resources and setting goals for their children.
• Work with families to establish goals and objectives with respect to family differences and building on family strengths.
• Perform child and family assessments.
• Work with families in their homes in a family-centered, relationship-based approach, with an infant mental health perspective.
• Provide knowledge of infant and early child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition, and family dynamics as necessary.
• Build strong relationships with families and use a strengths-based perspective to deliver resources.

Requirements

• Minimum of a HS diploma AND home-based, Infant-Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) credential OR equivalent coursework as part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated understanding of children 0-3 years and families.
• Demonstrated experience using a strengths-based perspective in delivering service (a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and bilingual in Spanish (a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships with high-risk/need populations.
• Must have an acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood preferred.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

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Schedule

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug-free work environment and all new hires must pass a 10 panel drug screen which includes screening for THC.

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