Northern Arizona Council of Governments·Flagstaff, Arizona
The Home Based Visitor plans and implements Head Start goals by providing educational, health, and social service support to families through regular home visits. They also facilitate group socialization sessions, assist in developing individualized education plans, and act as a liaison between families and community resources.
$21.59/hour, 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Plans, coordinates, and implements Head Start goals through a parent-focused program that enhances positive learning experiences for the family, particularly in meeting the developmental needs of the children. In the case of Early Head Start focus, essential duties and responsibilities are directed toward prenatal, infant and parent.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Provides home-based families with information on all Head Start components: education, health, social services, nutrition, parent involvement, and special needs
Along with the parents, develops family activities and provides the parents with a monthly calendar showing scheduled parent activities, socialization/play group sessions, and home visits, as well as Parent Policy Council meetings and parent training sessions
Plans and prepares for weekly home visits with parents
Makes the required minimum number of visits per year to each family for at least 90 minutes per visit and documents each session.
Works with parents to develop and implement an educational program that includes: appropriate child development activities, bilingual/multicultural approaches, individualized child development plans, and evaluation of child/family progress.
Provides the required number of group socialization sessions each year and documents each session.
For each identified special needs child, assists parents in the development of the individualized Education Plan (IEP)/ Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
In conjunction with the Health Manager, assists parents in obtaining health services for each enrolled child.
Conducts a developmental screening for each child within 45 days of enrollment. (Screening is repeated annually)
Involves parents with on-going assessment of children.
Works as a liaison between the families and community resources.
Encourages and promotes the family’s achievement of self-sufficiency.
Along with parents, plans and conducts monthly parent meetings and/or educational activities. Where applicable, works in conjunction with center staff.
Assists parents in determining child and family needs, provides referral and follow-up services as necessary in conjunction with other center staff.
Assists parents in developing ways of using household resources in educational activities with their children.
Actively recruits new enrollees for the home-based program and maintains a waiting list.
Oversees inventory and control of all home-based supplies and materials.
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations.
Scheduled hours may vary can include evening and weekends.
Maintains up-to-date, accurate records of home-based families, including all component areas and submits.
Attends staff meetings, training programs, and seminars.
Maintains strict child and family confidentiality.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines.
Conducts/facilitates regular maintenance of the Head Start vehicle.
Travel within the NACOG region using own vehicle, including occasional overnight stays.
Perform related duties, as assigned.
This position does not directly supervise any other positions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and training equivalent to high school diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or an Associate of Arts degree, or 36 college credit hours in Human Development or Early Childhood Education is required. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Development or Social Services and bilingual proficiency are preferred.
Required knowledge, skills, & abilities
Current, valid Arizona Driver's License Ability to obtain a Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, HR@nacog.org. [R@nacog.org]
Benefits: include: Agency Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED along with a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate, or an Associate degree/36 college credits in a relevant field. Strong oral and written communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card are required.
Market context
Early Head Start home-based visitor roles in Arizona are often in steady demand because programs need staff who can support infants, toddlers, and families through regular home visits and parent engagement. This role is competitive because it combines child development knowledge, strong communication, a valid driver’s license, and clearance requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CDA or degree path and fingerprint clearance readiness before applying.
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