Early Childhood Coordinator - Home Visitor at Educare of Omaha Inc.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

23.23

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Home Visitation, Family Engagement, Child Screening, Case Documentation, Parent Coaching, Recruitment, Community Outreach, Relationship Management, Early Childhood Education, Program Planning, Customer Service, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

At Educare of Omaha, Inc., we invest in our staff just as much as we invest in our children. Reimagine your role. Rediscover your passion. Join the Fun. Make a Difference. ⭐ WHO WE ARE Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a collaborative partnership between Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families. ⭐ POSITION DETAILS The Early Childhood Coordinator/Home Visitor will develop and maintain relationships with families enrolled in Educare’s home-based services. The Home Visitor is also responsible for planning and conducting 3 home visits a month for each of the 12 children assigned to them, with regular documentation. 🕒 SCHEDULE Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday); 12 Months; Non-Exempt. The typical work schedule is 8:00am-4:30pm but will vary based on the needs of the school and the organization. 📍 LOCATION Educare of Omaha, Inc. at Early Learning Center at Skinner (4201 N 34th Ave) but serves all five of our locations. ⭐DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and maintain supportive, productive relationships with families enrolled in the home visitation program. * Recruit and enroll families for the program to maintain full enrollment. * Plan for and conduct regular home visits to families (three times monthly for each child) using a Sixpence approved home visiting curriculum. * Develop and schedule the program’s group activities (minimum of one per month) for all enrolled families, in collaboration with the partner Home Visitor. * Conduct child screenings on an established schedule and make referrals to needed community services. * Work in collaboration with Sixpence Staff, program partners, and other community agencies in implementing the home-based services. * Promote parents’ overall involvement and participation in program, with a focus on building parents’ effective parenting skills through strengths-focused coaching and supports. * Maintain records and document services provided. * Participate in training and technical assistance activities including Sixpence sponsored group trainings, site visits, monthly conference calls, and web-based activities. * Develop relationships with other community-based service providers. * Identify services currently available and those needed by families. Self-Management & Leadership * Employee is seen as an ambassador to the organization. * Consistently follows through to accomplish job functions and/or meet deadlines. * Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and/or project requirements. * Exhibits a positive attitude and good work ethic; works well with others. Job Description Page 2 of 3 5. Provides excellent customer service, both internally and externally. * Adheres to all organizational policies, procedures, regulations as well as the expected code of conduct and ethics relating to IT security, OPS User Agreement, and Confidentiality. * Maintains professional appearance and attire. * Punctual and reliable attendance at the assigned work location. * Other duties as assigned ⭐ EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, or related required. * At least two (2) years’ experience working with families and children ages birth to five. * Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards. * Bi-lingual candidate preferred but not required. ⭐ WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? ✔️ Generous Paid Time Off: * Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year * 10 paid holidays, including your birthday * 2-week paid Winter Break * 1-week paid Spring Break * Paid inclement weather days ✔️ Competitive Pay & Benefits: * Starting at $23.23+ per hour (based on experience and tenure) * Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck * No copays for mental health therapy * Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more * 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match ✔️ Thrive in Your Career: * Ongoing coaching and professional development * Obtain your Child Development Associate (CDA) certification at no cost * Tuition assistance available * No contracts Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supportive relationships with families through regular home visits and group activities. Recruit new families and conduct child screenings to provide necessary community referrals and parenting support.