Early Head Start Home Visitor

Job overview

The Early Head Start Home Visitor role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with home visits to families in the city. Compensation is not specified. SGA Youth & Family Services’ mission is to help children, families, and communities facing challenges realize their potential through its Cycle of Opportunity and comprehensive services. The home visitor partners with caregivers to support children’s development through weekly home visits, family engagement, screenings, referrals, and program coordination. The role helps connect families with services and supports healthy development and successful transitions for young children.

What you'll do

• Conduct 90-minute weekly home visits for a caseload of children and/or pregnant women
• plan developmentally appropriate activities with parents
• complete child observations and developmental and social-emotional screenings
• support hearing and vision screenings and family assessments
• follow up on family goals
• refer families to needed services
• support attendance and transitions to Head Start or Chicago Public Schools
• advocate for families and liaise with community partners
• maintain confidential files and required program records
• report suspected child abuse or neglect
• participate in supervision, trainings, meetings, and socializations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start home visitor

chicago il

sga youth & family services

home visits

early childhood education

family engagement

child development screenings

family referrals

head start

spanish/english bilingual

evenings and weekends may be included

vehicle required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

The schedule may be flexible and may include some evenings and weekends. Requirements include an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, at least 12 ECE credit hours and/or a Home Visitor CDA, Gateways ECE, access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance; bilingual Spanish/English is listed.

About the employer

SGA Youth & Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.