Bethany Christian Services USA·Johnson City, Tennessee
Conduct weekly home visits to provide health, educational, and nutritional guidance to families with infants and toddlers. Coordinate with community resources to develop Individual Family Service Plans and maintain accurate electronic records of child progress.
This role requires frequent travel to serve clients in Carter, Greene, Johnson, Hancock, Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington, and Unicoi counties
Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.
Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Early Head Start Case Manager, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits with each family;
Create and maintain respectful partnerships with families;
Drive to family home and deliver health, educational, nutritional and child growth and development information to parents via weekly meetings;
Coordinate with parents to ensure that prenatal, well-child exams, immunizations, health screenings, and nutrition assessments are complete, and that necessary follow up occurs;
Complete family partnership agreements, developmental screenings, and all other required assessments with families in a timely manner;
Assist and support families in locating resources and scheduling appointments with community resources that best meets their needs;
Provide support in parent and child activities that encourages developmentally- appropriate activities for the changing needs of infants and toddlers;
Provide bi-monthly socializations for infants/toddlers and their primary caregivers;
Meet the needs of all children, including those at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse;
Develop and utilize lesson plans which reflect both mandated elements and parental and cultural influences, and which promote the social emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children;
Individualize one-to-one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children;
Work with appropriate agencies and other resources to develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP);
Coordinate special needs staff and develop a collaborative approach that benefits all children and meets the needs specified in the IFSP;
Review each child’s goals and write comprehensive individual plans designed to promote current learning and attend to nutritional, health, and social issues;
Develop and utilize teaching methods and materials for use in the home;
Maintain accurate written/electronic records including health information, assessments, IFSP documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms;
Plan and facilitate group meetings which provide education and information on current Head Start policy and curriculum development;
Coordinate parent volunteer schedule, assuring adequate involvement and an appropriate adult to child ratio;
Communicate frequently with other staff and parents; serve as liaison among medical and social services in the community; act as advocate for Head Start families;
Meet regularly with consultants and community collaborators to assure quality services;
Attend meetings, staffing, training, and professional development activities as appropriate;
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
Complete other duties as assigned.
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Requires an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and at least one year of experience in child development. Must possess a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and obtain Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In Tennessee, Early Head Start home visitor roles are often driven by demand for family-centered early childhood support and compliance-focused program staffing. These positions are competitive because they typically require an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, child development experience, and practical readiness to travel with a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm you can complete Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire.