Child and Family Educator - Home Visitor, Pediatrics

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Description

Supervised by an Early Childhood Education Supervisor, the Child and Family Educator is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of an individualization program for a specific number of pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families. The Child and Family Educator (Home Visitor) will support pregnant women and parents / guardians in their role as primary caregivers and educators of their infants / toddlers, in meeting their personal goals, and will assist them in achieving self-sufficiency across as wide variety of domains. Must be able to drive / commute to various local locations for home visits.

This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.

Salary Range : $26.59 – 45.71 Hourly

Qualifications

Required :

• Must have one of the following : Minimum 24 units in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; CDA in home visiting or Child Development classes; a California Teacher Credential or a California Teacher Permit; or a comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s / bachelor’s degree.
• Valid California Driver’s license and available transportation
• Pre-employment physical exam and TB clearance. Pre-employment physical exam must state that the individual is physically able to perform the duties in the Job Description.
• Fingerprint screen, criminal record, and child abuse index clearance, sex offender registry check.
• Knowledge of the following : HS / EHS philosophy, goals, principles, objectives, requirements; cornerstones of Child Development, Early Head Start policies and procedures; interviewing techniques, family dynamics, principles of adult learning, and advocacy / intervention concepts; crisis management and referral process; infant / toddler development stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal health and development; and community resources and referral processes.
• Skills in using PC computers, Microsoft Word and Excel, and must type at least 30 words per minute.
• Completion and submission of required personnel forms prior to employment.

Physical Requirements :

Preferred :

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