Early Childhood Home Visitor

About the Employer

Job Title

Early Childhood Home Visitor (Birth - Age 5) - $28.03/hour

Location

As assigned by an Ops Administrator - Kennedy Elementary

Reports To

Building Principal and Staff from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute

Work Schedule/FLSA Status

Full-time, 12 month / Non-exempt, 40 hours per week

Salary Schedule

Non-negotiated position. Wages are administered consistent with Board Policy.

Recruitment

Recruit pregnant women and/or families with children between birth and age 3 from the local school area to participate in the program.

Program Development and Delivery

Participate in developing, scheduling, and delivering the home visiting program activities, including:
• Home visits (3 times per month)
• Parent-child group meetings
• Transition to school activities
• Other programmatic activities

Family Support

Provide regular, individualized home visits using a selected home visiting model and curriculum. Conduct child screenings, share results with parents, and make necessary referrals for follow-up assessment as needed.

Community Partnerships

Collaborate and communicate with community partners to promote mutual access of children and families to responsive community services.

Professional Development

Participate in ongoing professional development and technical assistance, including collaborative teamwork within and across participating schools.

Program Evaluation

Participate in the evaluation of the home visiting program and the Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan implementation through documentation of program activities and assessments.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood development and education, child, youth, and family studies, family science, social work, or closely related field with coursework directly related to infants and toddlers.
• Knowledge of early development with an emphasis on infant/toddlers and early language and literacy.
• Experience working with racially, culturally, or linguistically diverse children and families.
• Experience working in a home visiting, infant/toddler early childhood, or parent education program that includes developing and leading developmentally appropriate interactive group experiences with parents and children between birth and age 3.
• Experience collaborating with community agencies working with children and families.
• Good driving record, reliable vehicle, and personal auto insurance for making home visits to families (mileage reimbursed as necessary).

Additional Considerations

The home visitor position is a full-time/full-year (12 months) position that completes job responsibilities within a flex schedule that best meets the needs of families/children enrolled, staff, and the school. This may include late afternoon or early evening home visits, parent-child group activities, or other meetings.

Other Information

Reports to: Building Principal and Staff from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute Work Period: 12 month / Flex Schedule Travel: Local travel required.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time.

Offer of Employment Conditions

The offer of employment is contingent upon:
• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., paraprofessionals obtaining 'highly qualified status,' etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check that demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Accommodation Policy

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 531-299-0240.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Omaha Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.