Early Head Start Home Visitor

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Crossroads Health, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with facilities located in Mentor, Painesville, and Cleveland, serves Northeast Ohio communities with comprehensive behavioral and primary integrated healthcare, early childhood services, extended housing and recovery services-no matter one's ability to pay. Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and healthcare to everyone. The Early Head Start Home Visitor will be a caring and empathetic individual who provides direct services to low-income families in Lake County. The Home Visitor works with families, pregnant women, infants and toddlers in need of knowledge involving infant and early child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition as well as family dynamics. This role will have clients who are Spanish speaking, so if you are bilingual, this opportunity will allow you to use your skills! If you are not Spanish speaking a translator will be provided. This person is responsible for: Assist ing parents in determining needs and resources and setting goals for their children, work with families to establish goals and objectives with respect to family differences and building on family strengths. Performing child and family assessments. Working with families in their homes in a family-centered, relationship-based approach, with an infant mental health perspective. Providing clients the knowledge of infant and early child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition and family dynamics as necessary. Building strong relationships with families and using a strengths-based perspective to deliver resources. Position Requirements: Minimum of a HS diploma AND home-based , Infant-Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) credential OR comparable credential, OR equivalent coursework as part of an A ssociate's or Bachelor's degree. A Bachelor degree in Early Childhood preferred . Demonstrated understanding of children 0-3 yrs and families. Demonstrated experience using a strengths based perspective in delivering service a plus. Excellent verbal and written skills in English and bilingual in Spanish is a plus Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships with high risk/need populations. Must have an acceptable driving record (4 pts. or less), reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000. EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug free work environment and all new hires must pass a 10 panel drug screen which includes screening for THC.

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