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JOB OVERVIEW:
The ParentChild+ Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Early Learning Specialist is responsible for providing home visits to families with young children aged 16 months to 4 years old. This position follows the family and continues engagement with them for a minimum of 92 visits over the course of up to 2 years. The focus of these visits is to model how to use books and educational toys to generate enthusiasm for learning and verbal interactions which will increase and support school readiness. This is a part-time position for up to 1000 hours per year.
These programs have a reputation in the community for providing culturally competent services with particular expertise in serving low-income families. Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism policy and program delivery are core values. The ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist reports to and is supervised by the ParentChild+ Site Coordinator. The position is paid hourly and hours vary based on home visitor caseload size.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide 30-minute home visits twice weekly to parents of children aged 2-3 according to the agency and national ParentChild+ guidelines.
- During the first visit, bring books or toys and demonstrate how to cultivate language and verbal skills.
- Provide age-appropriate and culturally competent services during hours convenient for the parents and children being visited.
- Model behaviors that enhance children’s development and promote school readiness.
- Attend training for the ParentChild+ program provided by the Site Coordinator or The ParentChild+ National Center.
- Meet outcomes for service delivery as determined by ParentChild+ and supervising staff.
- Coordinate delivery approach and services with other staff.
- Perform assessments according to contract guidelines.
- Provide documentation as required by the ParentChild+ National Center and PHMC.
- Apply a strengths-based model as a method of delivering services for all families.
- Attend weekly team meetings with the Site Coordinator and other Early Learning Specialists.
- Respond to messages daily.
SKILLS:
- Must be fluent in Spanish and English with professional working proficiency
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to multicultural practices
- Demonstrated ability to relate and work effectively with culturally, economically, and educationally diverse families, staff, social service and community organizations, and the public
- Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team and to make sound judgments without on-site supervision
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to make home visits as needed and to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends when necessary
- Reliable transportation
EDUCATION:
- Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working effectively and respectfully in a multicultural setting;
- Experience working with young children
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job includes the normal physical demands associated with office work including bending, lifting, and carrying.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Thorough understanding of the specific culture of the community being served
- Willingness to participate in training and develop a knowledge of child development
- This position may include the need to attend weekend or evening meetings or trainings and might involve travel.
PAY GRADE: 13
Former participants of the ParentChild+ program are encouraged to apply.
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Preferred
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Working with young children
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Working effectively and respectfully in a multicultural setting
Preferred
Preferred
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Customer Service
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Effective Communication
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Verbal Communication
Preferred
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Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)