Early Learning Specialist (Part-Time) Parent Child+ - $16.50/hour
Job description
At Catholic Charities over 70% of our managers were promoted from within!
We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!
Flexible Work Schedules
The Early Learning Specialist will utilize the national evidenced based ParentChild+ Program model to support parents in preparing their children for academic success, strengthening families and communities through intensive, consistent home visiting.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for an assigned caseload of 4-12 families with young children.
- Visit families in their homes twice weekly.
- Complete reports after each visit as well as assessment and data collections with families as required by the ParentChild+ Program and Catholic Charities of Onondaga County when necessary.
- Travel throughout Onondaga County for visits.
- Assist site coordinator with recruitment of families and attend networking/community events.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and individual supervision meetings.
- Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.
This is a Full Time, Monday through Friday ten (10) month long position.
Qualifications:Education and/or Experience Required at Entry: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and up to 2 years of experience working with young children and/or families, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience may include daycare, in-home childcare, nanny, or former program participant. Knowledge of child development and familiarity with community resources. Home visiting experience preferred. Bilingual/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Former participants are also encouraged to apply.
Skills/Abilities: Shares language, life experiences, culture, and community with families with whom he/she will be working. Basic computer skills, specialized training, or coursework related to position.
Licenses/Certification/Clearances: Valid New York State driver's license is required. Registered and Insured vehicle is required. New York State Child Abuse Registry Clearance. Clearance from the Office of Mental Health.
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands: Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at clients' homes and/or community facilities, which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals. Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.
Required Trainings: VIRTUS, Corporate Compliance, Defensive Driving, Mandated Reporter.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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