Home Visitor Specialist

Job Summary

The Home Visitor Specialist conducts home inspections in designated areas to ensure childcare providers are compliant with regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine compliance with New York State Health and Safety Standards during on-site inspections.
• Assess safety and future risk to children when non-compliance is identified.
• Develop and implement Corrective Action Plans to address safety and risk issues.
• Take action to protect children in subsidized care when providers are non-compliant.
• Provide technical assistance and support to providers.
• Enter inspection outcomes into the CCFS database and notify parents/providers of next steps.
• Enroll legally exempt providers into CCFS.
• Pre-approve eligible providers into the CACFP.
• Report on and maintain accurate records of interactions with clients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in early childhood, education, social services, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, or a similar field is preferred.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, or Russian is advantageous.
• Proven ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Access, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle various situations professionally.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a confidential environment.

About the Role

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization committed to creating healthy, vibrant communities through sustainable affordable housing and supporting resources for residents. WHEDco works in the South Bronx to provide high-quality early education, after-school programs, fresh food, cultural programming, and economic opportunities.

Requirements

WHEDco requires all qualified applicants to be legally authorized to work in the United States. WHEDco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law regarding non-discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and arrest history. WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information provided by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.