Home-Based Educator
TITLE: Home-Based Educator
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood & Family Development
REPORT TO: Supervising Home-Based Educator
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood & Family Development
REPORT TO: Supervising Home-Based Educator
SALARY RANGE: 5
CLASSIFICATION: 8
STATUS: Non-Exempt Position
CLASSIFICATION: 8
STATUS: Non-Exempt Position
JOB SUMMARY
The Home-Based Educator is responsible for providing weekly home visits of a minimum of 1 ½ hours per family for a caseload of up to twelve families with prenatal to five-year-old children, and conducting Family Play Day experiences as designated by the Program. Duties include assisting families in developing a comprehensive approach to school readiness. This position fosters parent/child relationships and recognizes that the parent is the child’s primary teacher and advocate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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High School Diploma or equivalent and additional training
Education may be waived with significant job related experience
Experience
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Less than 1 year
Authorization
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DHS Background Study
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Valid Driver’s License
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Employee Physical
Work Environment
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Community Facing – Direct interaction or communication with a public.
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Activity-Based – Workers can switch between different workspaces.
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Hybrid – Flexible work model that is a blend of in-office, remote, and/or on-the-go.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, & OTHER KNOWLEDGE
Skills
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Excellent oral and/or written communications skills.
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Ability to manage time that results in both a satisfactory quantity and quality of work.
Ability
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Support the Mission of the Agency through daily work and while representing the Agency in public.
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Have general knowledge of programs and activities of the Agency.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
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Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
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Must be able to organize a work schedule, set priorities and work effectively to meet deadlines without supervision.
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Must be able to adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadlines requests that may prove stressful.
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Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences.
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Attend trainings, classes and meetings as necessary to improve job skills and maintain an acceptable level of job performance.
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Serve as a mentor for new staff.
Other Knowledge
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Have knowledge and apply Agency policies and procedures, including safety, technology, data practices and other applicable policy, procedure and program regulations.
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Understand numbers and mathematical concepts.
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Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local guidelines, codes, regulations, for implementation and reporting requirements.
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Working knowledge of child abuse laws, Mandated Reporting, Head Start Performance Standards, State licensing requirements, United States Department of Agriculture guidelines and community resources.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned.
Area 1: Program Operations
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Reinforce, through implementation of all aspects of the Program, the role of parents as primary educator of their children.
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Role model appropriate adult/child interaction consistent with established Early Childhood Best Practices.
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Ensure each enrolled child on the caseload receives a developmental, sensory, hearing and vision, behavioral screening and nutritional assessment within the timeframe described in the Head Start Performance Standards.
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Ensure all enrolled children are up to date on medical and dental screenings, or develop a plan with the parents within 90 days of enrollment.
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Establish in cooperation with each family a, “medical home(s)” that will provide medical and dental exams and follow-up care to meet Program Standards.
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Offer a minimum of 1 ½ hour Home Visits per week to each child assigned.
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Assist Head Start parents with information on the availability and functions of the local parent group.
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Conduct developmentally appropriate Family Play Day experiences which maintain all Head Start Performance Standards and Program Policies and Procedures.
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Assist each enrolled family to establish goals based on ongoing assessment.
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Complete required reports identifying progress toward objectives for each child and discuss with parents.
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Develop, in cooperation with families, plans for each Home Visit and Family Play Day.
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Submit Family Play Day plans to supervisor for review.
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Prepare Family Play Day site into a conducive learning environment for Family Play Days.
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Integrate goals, developed through ongoing assessment, Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and Treatment Plans established for children with disabilities, into Home Visits and Family Play Days.
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Integrate all aspects of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework 0-5 into planning.
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Implement the research-based curriculum assigned (Growing Great Kids).
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Demonstrate and discuss home environment learning opportunities with parents.
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Work closely with assigned families during transition process.
Area 2: Program Compliance
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Adhere to and be able to articulate and utilize when performing responsibilities:
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Program philosophy
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Head Start Performance Standards
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Head Start Service Area Plans
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Standards of Conduct
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Personnel and Administrative policies
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Agency Mission Statement
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Blood Borne Pathogens Policy
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Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) Policy
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Data Privacy Policy
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Ensure that applicable Head Start Performance Standards are met within the assigned caseload.
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Maintain Home Visit attendance to meet Program and Performance Standards.
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Ensure that children’s meals on Family Play Days meet the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards, and maintain required meal service documentation.
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Articulate and carry out appropriate emergency procedures.
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Complete a Professional Development Plan and review with supervisor regularly.
Area 3: Program Development
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Attend staff meetings, and participate in training programs offered by the Agency.
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Attend authorized meetings specific to individual family services.
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Be an active team member with co-workers and partners, if applicable, in accomplishing Program goals, objectives and assignments.
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Participate in Program partnerships and collaborations where applicable.
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Work cooperatively with THRIVE coaches and other Service Area staff to assist families in accessing resources as needed.
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Complete Field Trips and other Program planning in cooperation with team members.
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Assist in organizing local parent meetings, and provide training for each parent group in identified areas of need and interest.
Area 4: Program Communication
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Actively participate in Program recruitment activities.
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Recruit volunteers to assist in the Program.
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Ensure that parents are informed of volunteer opportunities within the Head Start Program.
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Maintain all applicable required records, and submit all applicable reports, data entry, and paperwork in a timely manner as required by supervisor.
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Maintain case notes documenting family changes/situations and any appropriate referrals to THRIVE Coaches or Coordinating staff and/or other agencies.
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Refer children with suspected or diagnosed disabilities to the Special Services Coordinator.
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Refer families to other agencies and programs as appropriate and document on Home Visit Report and in case notes.
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Document point of contact details in case notes for a total of thirty-two home visits for children ages 3-5, and forty-six home visits for children ages 0-3.
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Document family progress in the Family Goals.
JOB FACTORS
Supervision of Others
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Not responsible for supervision of others
Safety of Others
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Responsible for the safety of others on the job. Provides oversight of work groups and/or public served. Implements and enforces safety standards for self and others.
Contacts
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Contact is within own department, and with other departments, customers, vendors, or the public.
Physical Demand
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Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
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Requires sitting, standing, bending, stooping and reaching.
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Physical ability to operate equipment specific to your position.
Travel
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Must have reliable transportation.
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Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel.
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Travel for completion of job duties, trainings and meetings as required.
GENERAL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
Professionalism
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Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, co-workers, providers, volunteers and supervisors.
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Treat customers, co-workers and public in a respectful and courteous manner at all times.
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Continue to develop skills and abilities.
Community Representation
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Represent Lakes and Pines Community Action, Inc. in a positive manner.
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Adhere to the Community Action Code of Ethics.
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Seek to understand poverty and barriers faced by community members.
Confidentiality
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Maintain confidentiality of agency, program and customer information.
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Contractor
In accordance with federal and state laws, Lakes and Pines CAC is an equal opportunity employer, contractor and provider of services. The Agency will maintain a
policy of non– discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment within
the Agency will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any
manner by race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, public assistance status, marital status, veteran status,
sexual orientation, or gender identity,status as a parent, familial status, or in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.
If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)
Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.
If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)
Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.