Head Start Home Visitor (Rock County)
Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc.
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Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. is hiring a Head Start Home Visitor (Rock County). The Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC) is seeking a full-time Home Visitor to provide early, continuous, and comprehensive child development and family support services. This role involves partnering with families with young children and expectant parents to promote children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Responsibilities include conducting prenatal and in-home visits, supporting parents, and coordinating community resources.
Key focus areas include Conduct prenatal and in-home visits, Support parents in their role as their child's first and most important teacher, and Coordinate with community and agency resources to ensure families receive comprehensive services.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Infant-Toddler CDA, and Family Service Credential. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Attention To Details, Communication, Work With Interpreters, Work Effectively With Diverse Backgrounds, and Adhere To Privacy And Confidentiality. Preferred (not required): Bilingual Skills.
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The Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC) is seeking a Home Visitor for a full-time position (32-40 hours per week) to provide early, continuous, and comprehensive child development and family support services. The Home Visitor partners with families with young children and expectant parents to promote children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Responsibilities include conducting prenatal and in-home visits, supporting parents in their role as their child's first and most important teacher, and coordinating with community and agency resources to ensure families receive comprehensive services.
Strong organizational skills with a high attention to details. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual skills are highly preferred, not required, and capacity to work with interpreters. Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. Adhere to privacy and confidentiality. Familiar with Outlook, Excel and Word. Means of transportation and valid Minnesota Driver's License and valid vehicle insurance. Able to sit on the floor, lift up to 50 lbs and carry 25 lbs, standing and walking.
Starting hourly rate $17.88 - $21.32 based on skill, education and experience.
Minimum Education Required
*High School Diploma or equivalent required.
*Infant-toddler CDA, Family Service Credential, or willingness to obtain within first year of hire is required.
*Have a valid driver's license and up-to-date insurance on their vehicle (a driver report will be requested with our insurance company).
*CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
Minimum Experience Required
*One or more years' experience working with young children and parents.
*Parent or past parent of Head Start child preferred.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$17.88 - $21.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
56187
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
Remote
Requisition ID
Job #289
Job Benefits
Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Simple IRA/Roth company match.
Application Instructions
Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, Worthington, on our website at www.smoc.us, or by calling (507)376-4195. Applications are accepted via email to [email protected], fax (507)376-3636, or can be dropped off at the SMOC Worthington office.
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