Family Home Visitor - Bilingual Spanish at PENFIELD CHILDRENS CENTER

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

27.4

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual Spanish, Child Development, Family Support, Curriculum Implementation, Observation Skills, Family Assessments, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Crisis Intervention, Community Resources, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration, Flexibility, Cultural Competence, Confidentiality, Computer Literacy

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Penfield Childrens Center - Milwaukee, WI Salary Range: $22.60 - $27.40 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Description The Bilingual HS Home Based Visitor is responsible for working individually with approximately 12 families to provide comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families with children ages birth-3. The Home-Based Visitor will work collaboratively with a team to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children and families of all backgrounds and abilities. The Home Based Visitor reports directly to the Education Manager. Working relationships Agency Staff Volunteers Families Community Professionals General public Prime functions Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families, internal and external stakeholders. Implements a home visiting curriculum that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities and dual language learners Partners with families to support all aspects of child development and any challenges Uses observations of children's to document children’s progress, conduct screenings and individualize curriculum. Conduct family assessments with each family to determine strengths and areas for improvement Meets all Head Start Performance Standards, and Penfield policies and procedures when conducting home visits. Uses knowledge of the principles of family support and case management to collaborate with related service areas and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Provides opportunities for families to become involved in home-based program recognizing that the parent is the "Primary Educator “of the child. Also provide opportunities for families to interact with one another in parent socializations Applies a family-centered philosophy in services delivered to children and families. Assists families with building peer support networks in the community. Program Implementation Provide each family with a 90 minute visit per week with a minimum of 46 visits per program year In collaboration with other staff, provide at a minimum, 22 group socialization activities distributed over the course of the program year Working with LEA’s the HBV will integrate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)/Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities Provide supervision and ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and state licensing requirements during the weekly home visits and socialization. Family Partnerships Ensure meetings and one-on-one interactions are respectful of each family’s diversity and cultural background. Work with families throughout the year to identify family goals, strengths, and necessary services and supports, and to describe progress in achieving goals established though the Family Partnership Agreements. Work with parents to identify and access services and resources responsive to their interests and goals and follow-up with them to ensure the referral met their expectations and circumstances. Ensure parents have opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the areas identified on their Family Partnership Agreements. Work in coordination with Health and Nutrition team members to assure that all children on caseload are up to date on EPSDT requirements, including receiving timely evaluation and treatment for identified concerns Support the transitions of families in, through, and out of Head Start. Community Partnerships Act as a family development specialist and work cooperatively with local agencies to assist families to link-up with services in the local community. Develop a working knowledge of community resources; visits with major agencies for service delivery updates and Community Resource Guide updates. Participate in tri-annual community assessment and annual updates. Communication and Service Coordination Complete developmental and health screenings of all Head Start children, if needed. Direct developmental concerns to appropriate specialists. Record, monitor and follow up on referrals for support services for reporting requirements. Provide crisis intervention for families as needed. Record Keeping and Recording Document all contacts, agreements, child assessments, health records and any information regarding children and families in the SHINE Insight database, for reporting purposes. Record, monitor and follow up on referrals for support services for reporting requirements. Ensure that all child files are completed and maintained according to program guidelines and expectations. Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment Analyze child outcomes for children participating in home-based option twice yearly, consult withHome Based Supervisor and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. Maintains a professional commitment to program excellence: Model appropriate program and agency behavior Maintain prompt hours and notify the supervisor of illness/absence. Monitor and appropriately utilize earned time off. Attend and participate in department staff meetings. Work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families. Meet State requirements for in-service training and continuing education. Is familiar with Head Start Standards of Practice Comply with Penfield Children’s Center personnel policies. Is familiar with emergency procedures and is able to calmly apply them. Assist the agency as needed: Perform all other duties as assigned Encouraged to volunteer 4 hours of time per year to a Penfield activity Encouraged to become a member of local/state/national organization that works to enhance quality of care for young children. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, social work, human services or family services credential. Required: Bilingual in Spanish Experience, training, and skills in assisting the parents of young children in advocating and decision-making for their families; Ability to develop positive relationships with children and parents. Adult learning knowledge is a plus. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Experience working with children from birth to age six and/or children with developmental delays. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skills – written and oral. Computer literacy required: efficiency in Microsoft office. Ability to learn new programs. High level of confidentiality and ethics. Ability to work well independently or as a member of a team. Ability to adapt to changes in work priorities. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs. Ability to lift or move objects of 50 lbs. or less on a daily basis. Must have sufficient mobility to move- including bend, stoop, reach, lift and grasp. Actively demonstrates a commitment to understanding and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Understands, exhibits and promotes the Penfield Core Values. Meeting vaccine standards as outlined in the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Must have a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance. Core Values Lead with Love - We welcome everyone with compassion and empathy; patience and kindness. To lead with love, we look for the best in our co-workers, our families, and ourselves. Grow with Us - We celebrate our successes and learn from our mistakes. We believe there is always a better way asking questions that challenge the status quo, improve our process and make our work easier. Grow with us allows us to focus on how we can improve ourselves and, in the process, better serve the children and families in our care. Better Together - Together, we can do amazing things. Children and families trust us and depend on us to work as a team to meet their needs. We are better together when we maximize our strengths, the gifts of our colleagues and the commitment of our amazing partners. Do What it Takes - We are determined, motivated and adaptable. We solve problems. We own our work, our actions and our behaviors. We step up to help our co-workers, partners and our families. We do what it takes to get the job done right and done well. Be Present - We bring our best genuine self to everything we do. Being present allows us to bring our passion and commitment to our work to ensure the best possible outcomes for Penfield. What we Do We communicate effectively, give feedback honestly and receive it with an open mind We use data and processes to drive decisions We celebrate success and learn from our mistakes We work to find balance in our personal and professional life We provide the same care and compassion to our colleagues and ourselves that we share everyday with the people we serve Penfield Children’s Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Bilingual Home Based Visitor works individually with approximately 12 families to provide early childhood education and family support services. They implement a home visiting curriculum and collaborate with families to support child development and address challenges.