HEAD START HIPPY HOME VISITOR

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Job description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

POSITION: Head Start/HIPPY Home Visitor

LOCATION: As assigned by the Program Coordinator or Grant Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HIPPY Head Start Home Visitor is responsible for initiating and maintaining weekly home visits with families participating in the Home Base option of the Head Start Program. They will provide case management for families of three-year old children. This will include conducting and monitoring developmental screens; working with families to establish Individual Family Support Plans; providing Parent-Child activities; and collecting and imputing data for each family. This activity will occur primarily within the family's home and be intensive (each visit should last for at least ninety minutes). The HIPPY Head Start Home Visitor will role play new activities, report on each family's progress, and discuss any problems encountered in home visits. The HIPPY Head Start Home Visitor may also facilitate parenting support groups to encourage the development of additional support systems, as well as increase the knowledge base of families within the community.

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

1. Two years of college, with preference given to applicant with Bachelor's Degree.
2. Maturity and experience in successfully working with children (3-5 years of age) and their families.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

1. Knowledge of normal child growth and development as well as parent-child relationships.
2. Ability to plan and organize group meetings and special events.
3. Ability to motivate parents and the ability to learn and practice HIPPY activities.
4. Ability to establish and maintain personal/programmatic boundaries, while providing supportive services.
5. Ability to demonstrate and assist families with setting up learning stations in a home environment.
6. Knowledge of community resources.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonality, including value system and behavior norms.
8. Experience working in culturally diverse communities and families.
9. Ability to understand and communicate effectively using both verbal and written skills.
10. Good writing and organizational skills.
11. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) may find appropriate and acceptable.
12. Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain regular family contact as required by individual levels and assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor.
2. Demonstrate and assist families in setting up learning stations in the home environment.
3. Role play new activities with the family.
4. Administers the ASQ and Brigance Screening for each child in the program.
5. Initiates referral to the Infant Toddler Program when developmental delays are observed or suspected.
6. Assess and report family progress.
7. Report problems encountered during home visits.
8. Maintain a dependable, punctual work schedule appropriate to the needs of the HIPPY/Head Start/CCPS.

1. Work within the program guidelines to meet the needs of families and of the program, which can include late afternoon appointments. Evening or weekend appointments need to be approved by the program supervisor.
2. Comply with all HIPPY/Head Start and CCPS Policies and Procedures.
3. Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required.
4. Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others.
5. Comes to work promptly every day.
6. Works flexible hours as necessary.
7. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.

OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Program Coordinator or Grant Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires light physical effort.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule. Location is dependent upon program needs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven (11) month position; $20.32 per hour; 7 hrs/day; employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need; grant employees are At-Will employed. Site location is flexible and will be based on the needs of the program. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate Vacancy

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article , Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: or call 1-.

Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mrs. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: or call 1-.

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