Overview
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. The Home Visitor is a critical member of the Early Head Start team, providing comprehensive home-visiting services within a strength-based, family-centered model to expectant parents and families with young children.
Responsibilities
* Assess the strengths and needs of children and families.
* Partner with parents to establish family and child development goals.
* Support families in expanding their support systems.
* Provide observations of parent-child interactions, including assessing for effective communication and empathic responses.
* Engage parents in reflective dialogue on the developing parent-child relationship.
* Collaborate with other Early Head Start program staff, including Family Support Specialists, to link families with referrals and community supports.
Candidate Qualifications
* Associates or Bachelor\'s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field OR Home Visiting Child Development Associate (CDA) required.
* Two years relevant college coursework experience, or equivalent combination strongly preferred for candidates without a conferred degree.
* At least 19 years old per state and federal guidelines.
* Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required.
* Experience working with children and families preferred.
* Ability to attend in-person family visits and meetings required.
* Valid driver\'s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
* Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan.
Job Details, Compensation & Benefits
* Compensation: Salary range is between $24.00/hr-$26.00; offers are commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. Final salary based on factors including experience, education, qualifications, skills, and organizational needs.
* Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, three scheduled weeks of paid time off per year (Spring, Summer, Winter), additional flexible paid leave that accrues with tenure, 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, and 401(k) with match.
* Location: Hybrid (remote/in office); provides in-home services to families in the Englewood community and flexibility to support families in other locations.
* Schedule: Full-time, hourly; general business hours with some flexibility for evening visits and special projects. Occasional weekend hours for recruitment events.
* Other: Brightpoint participates in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
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