The Shippensburg University Head Start Program is seeking a Home Visitor. $16.00-$17.00 per hour depending on credentials and experience. Year round position, 37.5 hours per week with holidays (11) and vacation PTO (30). Program offers Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Employees can purchase Dental, Vision, and additional Life Insurance at a group rate.

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing weekly in-home instruction using the current curriculum as well as bi-monthly group socialization experience to parents and children (ages 0-5) which will enhance the parents' ability to fill the role of primary nurturer of their child. Home Visitors have a case load of 10 families. Home Visitors maintain on-going contact with families and work with all other components (health, nutrition, family services, mental health, disabilities services, parent education and resource/referral) to integrate services into the family setting. Home Visitors must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to coach and engage parents at home and ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment during socializations. The Home Visitor must be skilled in communicating with adults in order to meet the needs of the children. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma with knowledge and experience in child development, and willingness to obtain a Home Visitor CDA credential within one year of hire, Act 34 and Act 151 Child Abuse and FBI Clearances, valid Driver’s License as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Send resumes and letters of interest to Brittney Watson Director, Shippensburg Head Start Program, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 17257. The Shippensburg Head Start & Pre-K Counts Program is committed to equal employment opportunity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and the disabled are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks worn by children and staff, daily health checks of children and staff, heightened sanitizing and disinfection. All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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