Family Visitor I/II at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Skowhegan, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

24.45

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Partnership, Child Development Understanding, Parent-Child Relationship Support, Goal Setting, Community Resource Connection, Referrals, Background Check Compliance

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP)'s Maine Families Home Visiting Program is growing. KVCAP is hiring a full-time Family Visitor (36-40 hours) in Skowhegan. Family Visitors partner with expectant parents and parents of young children in their home and virtually. Visitors help families understand their child’s development, support the parent-child relationship, share activities, work toward family goals, and connect family with community resources through referrals. Requirements Family Visitor I (Starting salary range: $20.21-$22.23). Associates Degree or equivalent college credit and two years supervised work experience with families and young children. Family Visitor II (Starting salary range: $22.23-$24.45). Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social work, or related field and one year previous supervised work experience with families and young children. Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, DHHS, DMV, National Sex Offender Registry and Fraud background checks. Vehicle with liability insurance. A resume, highlighting your experience with young children, must be included with your application. Applications without a resume will not be considered. Benefits 13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, plus one additional day during your Birthday month. Flexibility for remote work when not in the field. Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options. 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance. Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year. Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match. Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year Professional growth and professional development opportunities. Mileage Reimbursement.

Responsibilities

Family Visitors partner with expectant parents and parents of young children both in-home and virtually to support child development and the parent-child relationship. Visitors also assist families in working toward their goals and connecting them with necessary community resources through referrals.