Home Based Visitors

Home Based Visitors -for Canton/Ogdensburg and Norwood/Brasher areas in St. Lawrence County: Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid and clean NYS Drivers license. CDA credential, Early Childhood Education, or plan of study required. Experience with preschool children preferred. The position includes weekly home visits with families. An agency vehicle is provided. The salary range is $17.80 to $18.99 per hour, depending on the degree. POSITION SUMMARY: The individual must have knowledge of child development and early childhood education, including principles of child health, safety, and nutrition, as well as interest in and the ability to work well with preschool children. It is essential that the individual work well in partnership with parents and families who are served by our Head Start program through home visitation. The person must be able to identify and relate to problems specific to the population that is served by Head Start and have knowledge of resources available in the community/county that families may access. Additionally, the individual must have the ability to communicate and function effectively with peer staff, supervisors, parents, para-professionals, and community groups, using the phone as well as face-to-face and group situations. This individual must be task oriented and be able to work primarily alone for delivery of Home Based services during daytime or evening as necessary. The person should have strong time management skills as well as the ability to work independently to complete paperwork and detailed documentation at the office space provided by this agency. Individuals must have computer skills to complete required reports and to effectively complete virtual meetings when necessary. Not eligible for remote work due to the nature of the position. Job Descriptions are available on our website at www.slccdp.org Positions follow the BOCES Calendar. Send a letter of interest, resume, and three current, signed, and dated written letters of reference including phone number, address, and email address to Head Start, One Commerce Lane, Canton, NY 13617. Deadline is until the positions are filled. Head Start is an EOE. Call 315-386-8574 ext.: 111, 114 or 119 for further information.