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Early Head Start Home Visitor

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

#Family Support #Teamwork #Social Work #Psychology #Child Development #Community Services #Childcare #Resource Coordination #Community Linkages #Early Head Start #Grant Funded #CDA Credential

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 12 days ago

Location

Jackson County, Kansas

Quick overview

The Early Head Start Home Visitor supports and enhances the parental role in child development through a planned program of experiences. They work with families and childcare providers to recognize family strengths and develop community linkages for needed services.

Requirements summary

Applicants must have one to two years of relatable experience in psychology, childcare, or social work. A home-based CDA credential or equivalent coursework in early childcare education or a related field is required.

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Job description

Tier

1
Department:
Child
Care
Supervisor:
Early
Head
Start/Head
Start
Program
Manager
Location: 15380
K
Road
Mayetta,
KS 66509
Pay
Range: $20.47 - $23.54 Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education
Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
Benefits for
Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program. Questions before applying? 785-966-3060
Role: The Early Head Start Home Visitor assures that through a planned program of experiences, the parental role as the principal influence in the child's development will be supported and enhanced to meet individual differences and needs of each child and family in the home-based program. The EHS Home Visitor will work as a team between the families and childcare providers (home and center) to give support and assistance to recognize the family strengths and to develop linkages and relationships within the community for any services needed. This position is a full-time grant funded position and is contingent upon renewal of the grant. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum
Requirements:
Experience: One or Two years of relatable experience in
Psychology, childcare, or social work
Education: Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate degree program in early childcare education or a related field.
Driving
Requirements: Valid driver's license free of occupational restrictions. Must be insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier. Please click on the button below to download the full job description and requirements