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Department: Child Development
Reports To: EHS Home Based Supervisor
Status:ÂRegular, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Starting Pay: $16.45 per hour
Location:ÂTukwila, High Point, New Holly, Burien
Closing Date:ÂMay 23rd, 2019 or until filled
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Scope:
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Child Development Department staff support the Neighborhood House mission framework and Strategic Plan by contributing to the school readiness of low-income children and supporting their parents, care givers and community.
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The Home Visitor Aide position is a hands-on learning position designed to gain knowledge and build skills over a 3-6 month period to become an EHS Home Visitor. The position provides home visiting to Early Head Start families with the support and supervision of the EHS Home Based Supervisor and Home Visiting Mentor as a way to support this ongoing learning and skill development.
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Within the home-based model, the primary responsibilities of the EHS (Early Head Start) Home Visitor Aides Âare under the direct supervision of the EHS Home Based Supervisor, is to support parents in promoting the optimal development of their children. Parents receive assistance in gaining essential skills and resources to improve their lives. EHS Home Visitor Aides serve highly diverse families using dynamic, developmentally appropriate home-based programs designed to encourage and support the development of children and their families. They provide specialized, one-on-one care with enthusiasm, respect and a passion for helping others.
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At Neighborhood House we have a deep commitment to our employees and clients diverse experiences and backgrounds that guides our work for a more equitable future. We are seeking a team member that represents our dedication to service, equity and inclusion, to join our diverse team.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the EHS Home Based Supervisor, implement the plan for each home visit with a dynamic, developmentally appropriate home-based program for pregnant women, parents, and children ages birth to three.
Under the guidance of the Home Visiting Mentor or an EHS Home Visitor, co-plan and implement group socializations for families.
In collaboration with other program staff, provide comprehensive services through weekly home visits to approximately 10 to 12 families.
Work with parents to create a family development plan that supports parents in achieving goals.
Build positive and effective relationships with families.
Through trusting relationships with families, support the secure attachment between children and parents/guardians.
Implement screening, curriculum and assessment tools and approaches.
Engage in ongoing reflective practice and reflective supervision with Supervisor and/or Home Visiting Mentor.
Utilize a strengths-based approach and affirm parents capacities for successfully raising their children.
Support family by exploring and referring community social services resources and by offering follow up strategies.
Encourage parent participation on the Policy Council, parent committees, and other community groups.
Maintain accurate, complete records on all assigned families. Respect confidentiality. Meet required reporting responsibilities.
Recruit and enroll families into the Early Head Start program.
Attend all required staff meetings, and participate in staff training as well as other professional development opportunities.
Work both independently and in a team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma plus two years experience promoting healthy growth and development with infants and toddlers; some college level education in ECE or related field preferred.
Immediately engage in professional development plan to receive CDA or equivalent within six months.
Bilingual in English and either Somali or Spanish or an East African or Southeast Asian Language.
Experience in planning activities, observing childrens behavior, and supporting and facilitating parents learning of their infants/toddlers development and behavior. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of adult education. Ability to assist parents in devising and implementing strategies which will enable them to maintain or work towards a stable and self-sufficient lifestyle.
Demonstrated ability to assess families in a holistic fashion that incorporates education, social services, health, nutrition, and self-sufficiency issues.
Ability to work sensitively with low income families of diverse ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of computer software such as Word or Excel.
Willingness to comply with established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service orientation, embracing a team player orientation, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
Willingness to comply with Head Start Standards of Conduct by promoting the unique identity of each child and family; conforming with program confidentiality; following child supervision and guidance policies; and refraining from soliciting or accepting personal gratuities, favors, or anything of significant monetary value from contractors or potential contractors.
Must have reliable, independent transportation for frequent travel between sites and to client homes.
First Aid Certification (within 30 days of hire).
CPR Certification (within 30 days of hire).
Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of hire.
Current Food Handlers certificate within 30 days of employment (maintain current certificate during employment).
Current Blood Borne Pathogens training certificate within 30 days of employment (maintain current certificate during employment).
Child Abuse and Neglect training (within 2 weeks of hire).
Current Health Exam (must be obtained prior to employment {PS 1304.52})
Current screening for tuberculosis (must be obtained prior to first day of employment; rescreen as necessary{PS 1304.52}).
Department of Early Learning portable background check
Must pass Neighborhood House background check requirements.
Position requires Washington State bi-annual criminal background re-check.
The usual methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.
Desired Qualifications:Â
Current or former Head Start and Early Head Start parents receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
Experience working with groups and/or families from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Benefits
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Employment Practice
Neighborhood House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality) and expression of gender identity or any other classification protected by law. Neighborhood House encourages and gives hiring preference to current and former Head Start parents and children. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.
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Application Procedure
SubmitÂapplicationÂÂalong with resume and cover letter. For your convenience, we offer several ways for you to submit your completed application:Â
Email:
  Â[email protected]
Fax:
  Â(206) 923-6776
In Person or Mail to:
8:00am 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Neighborhood House
1225 S. Weller Street, Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98144
Attn: Human Resources
For more information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail toÂ[email protected].
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