HIPPY HOME INSTRUCTOR

About the role

Bergen Family Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and relationship-focused HIPPY Home Visitor to support families with children ages 3–5.

Responsibilities

• Congduct weekly home visits using the HIPPY curriculum and role play model.
• Coach parents to confidently implement learning activities with their child.
• Foster positive parent-child interactions and promote school readiness.
• Build trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Connect families with community resources and provide ongoing support.
• Administer developmental screenings and family assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Visit Tracker.
• Participate in reflective supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings.
• Encourage participation in workshops, family events, and HIPPY group meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve program goals and improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children and families or in a human services setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate family schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience with home visiting, parent education, or early childhood programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.