Home Visitor at Astor Services

Town of Cairo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Home Visits, Family Advocacy, Record Keeping, Health Services, Community Resources, Transition Planning, Developmental Assessments, Curriculum Resources, Nutritional Information, Prenatal Needs, Bilingual Communication, Early Childhood Education, Family Services, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Confidentiality, Client Interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Home Visitor is responsible for providing quality services for pregnant women, infants, and families in Early Head Start Programs through home visits, socializations, and family advocacy according to Head Start Performance Standards and Agency philosophy. This position follows the school schedule (42 weeks annually with summer off). Job Responsibilities: The Home Visitor maintains confidential and up-to-date records on each child and family according to program standards. This includes completing all intake paperwork, updating Emergency Releases, and maintaining a waiting list. The Home Visitor works with families to obtain necessary health services and that assistance is obtained for any health or nutritional need, working with the EHS nurse as needed. The Home Visitor is knowledgeable about educational and community resources and refers families, and when necessary advocates with these resources on behalf of the family. The Home Visitor works with each family to create a Transition Plan for each child. For Home base children, the Home Visitor and parent complete ongoing developmental assessments, and together plan ways to individualize child development activities to support each child and family. The Home Visitor utilizes curriculum resources to offer monthly nutritional and dental information and regularly provides developmental opportunities in using household materials for experiences with literacy, music, sensory, small and large motor development. The Home Visitor provides information on prenatal needs to pregnant women enrolled in the program. What we provide: 4 weeks paid vacation annually. 13 paid holidays. 4 personal days. 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days. Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance. Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. New longevity incentives. Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. Room for growth and advancement within the organization. Join Astor Services – Apply Now! Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team. Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories! Requirements You must have: · High School Diploma or GED. · Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. You should have: · Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred. · Must be comfortable going into the homes of clients. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing quality services to pregnant women, infants, and families through home visits and family advocacy. They maintain records, assist families with health services, and create individualized developmental plans.