North East Kingdom Community Action·Newport City, Vermont
The Home Visitor supports families in goal setting, child development, and holistic family well-being through home visits and community playgroups. They collaborate with the Early Childhood Team to provide seamless services centered around family needs.
To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.
Home Visitor at NEKCA supports families in goal setting, child development, and holistic family well-being. Recognizing that families are their child’s first teacher, NEKCA utilizes a strengths-based approach to help families thrive. Home visitors utilize a variety of strategies, including home visiting and offering enrichment activities like community playgroups. Home visitors are part of a larger Early Childhood Team at NEKCA that collaborates to provide seamless services that put families at the center.
Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, Vermont Parent Child Center Quality Standards, and NEKCA Standard of Conduct.
Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized Professional Development Plan
Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol
Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services, and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practice
Employees in this position work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.
Physical
Demands: The work involves sitting for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment, and may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Home visits involve travel to clients' homes. This can vary from local travel to covering a larger geographic area, depending on the nature of the job.
Client
Diversity: Professionals conducting home visits often work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique needs, backgrounds, and living conditions.
Safety
Considerations: Safety is a crucial aspect of home visits. Professionals need to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions to ensure their safety, especially if they are visiting unfamiliar or potentially risky environments.
Employees in this role work in an office and may visit client residences. An office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Professionals conducting home may need to work in varying temperatures hot and cold, especially if a task involves outdoor assessments in extreme weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. _____________________________________________________________________________
NEKCA is a proud equal-opportunity employer.
We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by NEKCA.
Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Qualifications for positions within NEKCA are determined by the duties and responsibilities of the position itself.
Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, and criminal records.
This position necessitates that employees possess a valid driver's license and have access to dependable transportation.
Market context
In Vermont, Home Visitor roles in Early Head Start are typically in demand because programs rely on staff who can support infants, toddlers, and families in home-based settings. This role is competitive for candidates with a home-based CDA or similar credential, two years of relevant experience, and reliable transportation, since the work depends on consistent travel and family contact. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your license, vehicle access, and home-visiting experience before applying.
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