QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Education: Home based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred Education: AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Social Services, or related field plus experience in infant toddler care or home visitation.
• Early Head Start/ Head Start Experience
• Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.
• Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Demonstrated ability to input, aggregate and analyze data including generation of accurate and complete reports.
• Demonstrated successful experience in preparing and processing documentation following relevant process and guidelines (such purchase requests, requests for payment, etc.).

GROWTH

• Demonstrates a continuous quality improvement mindset through individual work, interpersonally, and in team settings.
• Works consistently towards qualification completion including degree completion and/or required certifications/credential(s).
• Establishes and communicates professional goals and demonstrates progress towards those goals which may include education, training, future career path, vertical job loading, shadowing, and job share.
• Demonstrates initiative by seeking training opportunities and completing a minimum of 15 hours of professional development each year.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

KCR offers a robust benefits package to support balance between work and life outside the workplace.

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction)
• 6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Growth & Development Training Programs

All duties and requirements listed in this job description are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position; employees will be requested to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Kitsap Community Resources reserves the right to determine the contents of KCR job descriptions.
Kitsap Community Resources is an “at-will” employer.
KCR recognizes that ideas come from a varied mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a varied and highly skilled staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

JOIN OUR TEAM AT KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES AS A HOME VISITOR! THIS POSITION OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. IF YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE, THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOU!

Please apply at (https://kcr.org/career-opportunities) (https://kcr.org/career-opportunities)kcr.org/career-opportunities/ (https://www.kcr.org/career-opportunities/). If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES- INCLUDED BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Reports to and accepts assignments from the Home Based Site Supervisor and/or Child Development Manager.
• Conduct home visits to facilitate the delivery of all Early Head Start component areas.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct Parent Child Activity Days (socializations) and trainings for children and families including activities that are individualized, culturally responsive, and include input from parents during home visits.
• Works collaboratively with other site team members to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional work environment.
• Ensure the compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations as they apply to home visitation.
• Develop and ensure implementation of KCR ELFS Written Curriculum plan including use of approved, developmentally and appropriate curriculum with fidelity.
• Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow up. Daily web based data entry.
• In collaboration with parents, administer developmental screenings, maintain on-going assessment systems, participates in Individualized Goal planning including and special needs IFSP meetings to ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate individualized learning experience for every child.
• Ensure regular communication with families regarding screenings, assessments, and surveys in order to provide needed information for child development, health, or family service delivery.
• In collaboration with parents, develop and implement Transition Plans, for children age 2.5, from Early Head Start to Head Start or another community program to ensure a smooth transition by the child’s third birthday.
• Partner with families on your caseload to identify child and family needs and appropriate ways of meeting those needs through family goals and referrals.
• Work with families to set and achieve family goals and plan for the future.
• Work with families to ensure child health/dental are up to date and maintain tracking of child Health Services.