Home Visitor - Early Head Start (Bilingual) Job Category : Education Services Requisition Number : HOMEV006743 Posted : October 14, 2024 Rate : $23 USD per hour Location : Hybrid (remote/in office); provides in-home services to families in the Englewood community. Schedule : Full-time, hourly; general business hours with some flexibility required for evening family visits and special projects. Occasional weekend hours for recruitment events. Brightpoint (formerly known as Children’s Home&Aid) 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. As a Home Visitor, you will assess the strengths and needs of children and families, partner with parents to establish family and child development goals, and support families in expanding their support systems. You will provide observations of parent-child interactions, including assessing for effective communication and empathic responses, and engage parents in reflective dialogue on the developing parent-child relationship. Home Visitors will collaborate with other Early Head Start program staff, including Family Support Specialists, to link families with appropriate referrals and community supports. Minimum 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. You are at least 19 years old per state and federal guidelines. The 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 Compensation and Benefits Compensation: Range starts at $23.00/hr; offers are commensurate with experience, and bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. Additional Compensation: $2,000 Hiring Bonus (payable after 60 days of employment, limited time offer). Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, three scheduled weeks of paid time off per year (Spring, Summer, Winter), and additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure; 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match. We believe that by building diverse and inclusive teams of passionate advocates for youth and families, we can continue to show up for Illinois families, putting those families at the center of every decision, and strengthening the communities where we all work, play, and live together. We invite you to become an active member of a team that supports, inspires, and challenges each other, and grow your career in an organization that celebrates emerging leaders and provides development and learning opportunities aligned with your individual goals and aspirations. If you are looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, including raising your unique and authentic voice to disrupt the systemic inequality impacting children and families, we encourage you to apply today. Equal Opportunity Employer Brightpoint is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. All employment activities are conducted in an equal and equitable fashion. The Agency prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, veteran status, source of income, and any other legally protected category. J-18808-Ljbffr