Home Base Educator

Core Competencies . Supports and speaks in positive terms about Blueprints mission and others in the organization. . Takes initiative to do more than is required or expected in the job. . Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for learning new skills and assuming new/changing roles. . Takes full accountability for meeting commitments and achieving expected results. . Accepts challenges and uses creative approaches to assess and solve problems. Effective Practices . Demonstrates respect for others by sharing information objectively and non-judgmentally and adjusting verbal and written communication strategies for different audiences, guarding against abuse of power and sexual misconduct and using appropriate language. . Confidentiality Statement: Upon accepting employment with Blueprints you will not disclose or use any Blueprints confidential information, either during or after your employment. . Effectively communicates with others by using available technologies (e.g. fax, voice-mail, computers - see attached chart). Ensures that own communication is easily understood by speaking and writing clearly and using standard grammar and spelling. . Makes prudent use of resources by monitoring consumption, minimizing waste, and offering suggestions for improving agency efficiency (e.g. travel expenses, office supplies). . Effectively carries out job responsibilities by familiarizing self with pertinent program plans and policies, and overall agency goals and working cooperatively as part of a program team. . Provides a culturally competent and flexible approach when working with those from various cultures by acknowledging, accepting and accommodating differences. Essential Functions . Regular and reliable attendance is essential. . Recruit and enroll eligible children and families for the Early Learning programs to meet and maintain full enrollment to ensure compliance with funding requirements. . Works in collaboration with the ERSEA and Home Base team (Specialists, Service Navigators, and Home Base Educators) to ensure all family services processes align. . Provide weekly home visits for families using the Parents As Teachers Curriculum. . Offer opportunities for families to connect with one another through group socializations & community outings. . Stay up-to-date and well-informed about Blueprints, other community programs and resources to enhance and support goal attainment for participants. . Link families to community resources and programs to achieve their individual goals. . Support the delivery of comprehensive services for families of children prenatal to age five. . Foster parent & family engagement in home visits, group socializations, and community outings. . Encourage & support parent participation in home base parent committees and policy council. . Conduct screenings and ongoing assessment in partnership with families to support the developmental growth and school readiness of young children and the individual goals of the parent & family. . Foster meaningful, reciprocal relationships between parents and children in a manner that is both culturally receptive and responsive. . Provide opportunities for parents to learn about expectant parenting and prenatal health, the developing role of young parents (for adolescent parents), and/or about their roles as new mothers and fathers. . Engage with parents as equal partners in learning about their child while acknowledging parents' premier role as their child's first teacher. . Share information with parents about activities and everyday interactions with children that promote school readiness as outlined by the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. . Maximize outcomes for families through the implementation of research-based models & practices including Blueprints Whole Family Approach & Family Centered Coaching; the Head Start PFCE Framework (Parent, Family, & Community Engagement) and the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework. . Maintain Parents As Teachers (prenatal - age 5) parent educator certification. . Implement the Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and other applicable regulations. . Participate in required meetings and training opportunities which may involve out-of-town travel. . Responsible for obtaining and forwarding documentation for Non-Federal Share/In-Kind to Blueprints administration. Computer Skills Needed . Computer Intermediate . Internet Intermediate . Email Intermediate . Word Intermediate Skills, Abilities and Experience . Experience related to the home base program model of service delivery preferred. . May require a non-traditional work schedule. . Operate agency vehicle when required. Educational Requirements . Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred from an accredited college or university in Human Services or related field or a minimum of a CDA in home visiting or comparable credential with a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.