Community Action Program Of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five Home Visitor
Community Action Program Of Lancaster County, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States, 17512
JOB SUMMARY
Position Title: Parents as Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor - County
Program: Parents as Teachers
Classification: Non-Exempt/Full Time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES
Home Visitation:
- Complete home visitation frequency in accordance with PAT Quality Standards, as directed by supervisor.
- Recruit families for Parents as Teachers and complete all necessary enrollment forms
Developmental Screenings and Family Assessments:
- Assess children through required developmental and health screenings and performance measure assessments
- Monitor age-appropriate milestones and support healthy child development
- Complete family assessments to support the goal setting process
- Provide appropriate resource connections
Data Collection:
- Plan, implement, and record all home visitation and required documentation according to PAT Quality Standards
- Maintain up-to-date, thorough and accurate home visiting records, including regular data entry and evaluations in the appropriate database(s)
- Document caregiver goals to support family well-being; monitor progress on goals regularly
Community Collaboration:
- Provide family support through community resources and group connections
- Make appropriate referrals to community resources and advocate on behalf of families when appropriate
- Work collaboratively to plan, implement, and encourage family attendance during family engagement events
- Use strong interpersonal skills when interacting with families and local partners, and demonstrate flexibility when changes arise
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between community partners to improve kindergarten readiness and overall family wellness
- Participate in First 10 meetings and community partner meetings, as appropriate
- Participate in all required team meetings
- Develop an understanding of and a commitment to the mission of CAP, as well as the mission community partners, as appropriate
Professionalism:
- Work independently and have a strong sense of responsibility in carrying out the required job duties with a minimum amount of daily supervision.
- Meet regularly with the supervisor for reflective supervision, and as appropriate
- Identify professional development opportunities to continually increase knowledge of kindergarten readiness skills to share with families
- Demonstrate CAP values during interactions with families, team members, supervisors, and community partners.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding program families
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Preferred:
Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood, Human Services or related field and two years combined work experience related to families in education, social services, health services, or related outreach work Required:
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years' previous supervised work experience with young children and/or families Provide and maintain satisfactory clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal History Report Ability to complete the Parents as Teachers Certification Training Ability to work non-traditional hours and/or attend out-of-town training Ability to communicate with people of various socio-economic backgrounds **Please see attached for full job description**
We Value our Team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:
Sign-on Bonus Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program Generous number of PTO Days banked annually Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
37.5 hours per week
Position Title: Parents as Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor - County
Program: Parents as Teachers
Classification: Non-Exempt/Full Time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES
Home Visitation:
- Complete home visitation frequency in accordance with PAT Quality Standards, as directed by supervisor.
- Recruit families for Parents as Teachers and complete all necessary enrollment forms
Developmental Screenings and Family Assessments:
- Assess children through required developmental and health screenings and performance measure assessments
- Monitor age-appropriate milestones and support healthy child development
- Complete family assessments to support the goal setting process
- Provide appropriate resource connections
Data Collection:
- Plan, implement, and record all home visitation and required documentation according to PAT Quality Standards
- Maintain up-to-date, thorough and accurate home visiting records, including regular data entry and evaluations in the appropriate database(s)
- Document caregiver goals to support family well-being; monitor progress on goals regularly
Community Collaboration:
- Provide family support through community resources and group connections
- Make appropriate referrals to community resources and advocate on behalf of families when appropriate
- Work collaboratively to plan, implement, and encourage family attendance during family engagement events
- Use strong interpersonal skills when interacting with families and local partners, and demonstrate flexibility when changes arise
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between community partners to improve kindergarten readiness and overall family wellness
- Participate in First 10 meetings and community partner meetings, as appropriate
- Participate in all required team meetings
- Develop an understanding of and a commitment to the mission of CAP, as well as the mission community partners, as appropriate
Professionalism:
- Work independently and have a strong sense of responsibility in carrying out the required job duties with a minimum amount of daily supervision.
- Meet regularly with the supervisor for reflective supervision, and as appropriate
- Identify professional development opportunities to continually increase knowledge of kindergarten readiness skills to share with families
- Demonstrate CAP values during interactions with families, team members, supervisors, and community partners.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding program families
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Preferred:
Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood, Human Services or related field and two years combined work experience related to families in education, social services, health services, or related outreach work Required:
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years' previous supervised work experience with young children and/or families Provide and maintain satisfactory clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal History Report Ability to complete the Parents as Teachers Certification Training Ability to work non-traditional hours and/or attend out-of-town training Ability to communicate with people of various socio-economic backgrounds **Please see attached for full job description**
We Value our Team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:
Sign-on Bonus Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program Generous number of PTO Days banked annually Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
37.5 hours per week