About this role
JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours), 12-Month Union Position
LOCATION: Lyon County - Marshall, MN
Inspire Families to Help Prepare Children for School as an Early Head Start Home Visitor!
Help families to create a nurturing environment where children grow, learn and thrive. As a Head Start Home Visitor, you'll spark curiosity, build school readiness, and empower families to support their child's success. Make a lasting impact - one child, one family, one community at a time!
WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Create Mentoring Relationships: Observe and evaluate infant and toddler's progress to prepare the children for school • Facilitate Family Partnerships: Working with families to set and reach their goals while providing parenting education. • Track Progress: Conduct assessments and maintain accurate records. • Encourage Family Involvement: Partner with parents to inspire active participation of the children. • Integrate Wellness: Complete educational and health screenings, and rescreens, within the Head Start Performance Standards. • Promote the program: Assist with recruitment efforts to connect more families to the Head Start program.
SKILLS TO WOW US: • Strong verbal and written communication skills - you're great at connecting with others. • Computer-savvy with solid organizational skills. • A team player to build trusting relationships with families. • Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices. • Problem-solving comes easily, and you handle challenges with grace.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Current Home Visiting CDA, OR • Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Services or related degree. • CPR and First Aid Certification (or the willingness to obtain within 90 days).
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • Salary range of $21.39 - $31.54/hour • Full-time (40 hours per week), 12-Month Union Position
• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!
BENEFITS:
The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, medical (health) insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic and voluntary life insurance, HSA/FSA (medical & dependent care), Proximal Health, Cancercare, 401k retirement plan, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
CONTACT:
United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
320-235-0850
WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer. Salary Range: $21.39 - $31.54 p/hour + Benefits