Location
Chicago, Illinois
The Home Visitor is responsible for providing weekly 90-minute home visits to engage children and caregivers, implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on assessments, and completing required screenings and documentation. This role also involves acting as an advocate for families, linking them to necessary services, and assisting with recruitment and transition planning.
Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education along with a minimum of 12 ECE credit hours or a Home Visitor CDA equivalent to Gateways ECE Level 4. Preferred qualifications include experience working with young children and at least two years in an Early Head Start program, along with sensitivity to cultural diversity and reliable transportation.
$44,000 Annaully SGA’s mission is to help children, families, and communities facing great challenges to realize their potential. SGA uses a proven and innovative method called the Cycle of Opportunity. This system is a continuum of comprehensive services that helps break the cycle of adversity and provide families with enough opportunity to change their lives and their communities.
SGA’s Early Head Start Home-based program serves children 0-3 years within the city of Chicago through weekly home visits engaging both the caregiver and the child. Additionally, families participate in bi-monthly group socializations, parent trainings, governance, and field trips. As part of the research-based Head Start program, all children and their families receive wraparound services to ensure the healthy development and success of the child. The Health & Mental Health Specialist is responsible for monitoring all of the health physicals, hearing and vision screenings, developmental screenings, individual health plans, and follow up care for the children in the program.
Education: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education A minimum of 12 ECE credit hours and/or a Home Visitor CDA Gateways ECE Level 4 Experience: Experience working with young children is preferred. At least two years of experience in the Early Head Start program is preferred Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups. Must be able to make home visits to present, prospective and former clients in the clients’ own home. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks. Must demonstrate the ability to establish helping relationships with families of varying educational, experiential and socio-economic backgrounds and handle emergency and crisis situations. Ability to uphold the Head Start Program Performance Standards in the education, nutrition, health, and parent, family & community engagement components. KEY COMPETENCIES Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database. Schedule may be flexible and may include some evening and weekends. Must have access to a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance throughout employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time. Must be able frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must have a reliable, insured automobile Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs. Constantly positions oneself to assist children during activities. Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys. At times may be required to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for various program and event needs Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions. FULL-TIME BENEFITS ELIGIBLE
Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Market context
In Illinois, bilingual Home Visitor roles are often tied to early childhood and Early Head Start programs, where demand is shaped by families needing in-home support and language access. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education with 12 ECE credit hours or a Home Visitor CDA equivalent to Gateways ECE Level 4, plus experience with young children and Early Head Start. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your ECE coursework and home-visiting experience before applying.
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