Home Visitor - Kauai Early Head Start (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children.  CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, erseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Early Head Start Supervisor, the Home Visitor is primarily responsible for providing service delivery that capitalizes on the home as the child's primary learning environment. The Home Visitor also provides to children and families comprehensive services that cover all the elements of Early Head Start program.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High school, plus additional courses or specialized training at business or community college, or other formal training facility or program. Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively. Knowledge needed such as computer skills necessary
• Other (Specify): Knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education; the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles; and family dynamics.

EXPERIENCE

• Six months plus. On-going monthly in-service training with topics focusing around but not limited to Child Development, Health & Safety, challenging behaviors, curriculum, working with parents etc.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must have excellent communication, organization, supervision and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to work as a team member.

• Experience with children ages 3-5 and their families.

• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.

• Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services. Preferred experience with home visiting.

• Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and service

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-

  needed basis throughout the island.

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency vehicle to transport participants,

  as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on

  maintaining a clear driver's abstract.

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport clients, as

  needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.

• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of

  convictions.