Family Educator - Bilingual Spanish

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Early Childhood, Special Education), Social Work, Family Studies or closely related field preferred. Experience working with young children and families required. Nonrelated degrees may be considered if 21 credits of Early Childhood Education or related field are reflected in transcript with funder approval. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Regulatory Must be at least 21 years of age. Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years). Three (3) years of driving experience required. Transportation to attend home visits on a daily basis, training, and to perform other work-related activities. Organizational vehicles may not be available at all times. Must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and regular checks for the duration of the employment. Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides). CPR and First Aid certification or obtain within 3 months from start (Employer provides). Food Handlers Card or obtain within 1 month from start. Initial and current negative (within 12 months) TB test result (employer provides). Physical exam required before start (employer provided). Provide immunization statement before start. Skills/Job Knowledge/Abilities: Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for all that reach out to the Department. Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity. Excellent customer service in stressful situations. Maintains a professional appearance, communications, and actions. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to approach work with families in an empathetic, nonjudgmental, respectful, and professional manner. Knowledge of Office of Head Start’s policies, practices, and performance standards. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices for working with young children; family dynamics and family-centered practices; and community resources and networking. Possess a high level of computer proficiency.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation)

Client in-home and office environment with multiple interruptions in person and through computer and phone. Will work outside and inside environments, as needed. Daily travel to client homes and other locations. Interacts with employees and members of the public on a daily basis. May lift normal office equipment and materials up to 25lbs. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and to assess the wellbeing of clients and children. Able to speak clearly in conversations and general communications. Hearing ability for communication in persona, phone, and/or other electronic methods. Manual dexterity for typing and writing. Able to stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, ascend and descend stairs, stand and sit for long periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, skills, job knowledge, responsibilities, and/or qualifications. EBF reserves the right to revise the job description or to assign other duties to this position. This job description is not intended to create a contract or property right to continued employment between the employee and EBF.

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