Bergen Family Center·Englewood, New Jersey
Deliver the HIPPY curriculum through weekly home visits to coach parents of children ages 3-5. Support school readiness by fostering positive parent-child interactions and connecting families with community resources.
Hippy home visitor - 10 month position
Bergen Family Center | Englewood, NJ Full-Time
At Bergen Family Center, diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to reducing disparities created by systemic inequities, addressing unconscious bias, and fostering an environment where every employee, family, and community member feels respected, valued, and empowered.
Bergen Family Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and relationship-focused HIPPY Home Visitor to support families with children ages 3–5. In this role, you will partner with parents to help them become their child's first teacher by delivering the nationally recognized HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) curriculum through weekly home visits.
Using role play, coaching, and encouragement, you will help parents build confidence, strengthen parent-child relationships, and prepare children for success in school.
What you'll do
Conduct weekly home visits using the HIPPY curriculum and role play model.
Coach parents to confidently implement learning activities with their child.
Foster positive parent-child interactions and promote school readiness.
Build trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
Connect families with community resources and provide ongoing support.
Administer developmental screenings and family assessments.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Visit Tracker.
Participate in reflective supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings.
Encourage participation in workshops, family events, and HIPPY group meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues to achieve program goals and improve outcomes for children and families.
Meaningful work that strengthens families and prepares children for school success.
Supportive team environment with reflective supervision.
Ongoing professional development and HIPPY training.
Opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community.
If you're passionate about empowering families and making a difference in the lives of young children, we'd love to hear from you.
Bergen Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive
Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience working with children and families in a human services setting. An associate's degree in a related field and bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
Market context
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