Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Details Job Location Position Type Education Level This Home Visitor provides expectant mothers and children, aged birth to 3 years, with a full range of family and child development services through home visits and group socialization experiences. The Home Visitor develops and maintains supportive relationships with parents/legal guardians, children and extended family by providing consistent developmental guidance and support to pregnant and new parents, enabling them to enhance early relational health. Minimally Required Preferred Education Associates Degree in Child Development, Family Studies with emphasis of Child Development and/or related degree and working toward a Bachelors degree in a related field. Bachelors degree in Child Development or Family Studies with emphasis in Child Development and/or related degree. Experience Experience working directly with at-risk families. One (1) year experience working directly with at-risk families. Skills Knowledge Abilities Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of families served Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities Must exercise good judgment. Able to appropriately respond to stressful situations. Able to effectively and respectfully communicate in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern Intermediate knowledge of computer operations and applications and the ability to master other computer technology/software programs, as needed Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials. Excellent problem solving, time management, and organizational skills. Able to work as a cooperative and supportive interdisciplinary team member Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload. Bilingual staff must have the ability to effectively, accurately, and regularly communicate and translate conversations with families served by Sunbeam. Valid Oklahoma drivers license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties Local travel required plus work some evenings and weekends, as required by the job Knowledge and Understanding of Head Start Performance Standards and state and local childcare license requirements. Advanced computer database and Microsoft software application knowledge Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with, supervisor, staff, families, and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. Must be able to endure remaining in stationary position for extended periods (up to 50% of workday) and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc. The employee must also be able to interact closely and safely with small children in various positions. Must be able to communicate verbally with children. Occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare. Work Environment The employee will work in office, school, and home environments. May work close quarters with other staff members, parents, infants and toddlers. Home Visitors travel daily to and from homes spending time outside and in the home environment. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet, moderate to loud depending on work setting. Work environment cannot be predicted when entering a familys home. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothes and poor hygiene. Staff may come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion. Vaccination This position is subject to Sunbeam's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All Sunbeam employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved exemption. Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered for individuals with medical condition(s) that prevent them from being vaccinated and for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit them from being vaccinated, consistent with applicable federal and state law. Proof of Vaccination, as defined by Sunbeam policy, or an approved exemption is required for any employment effective on or after December 31, 2021. Other The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel or candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, disability or degree thereof, national origin, domestic/marital status, political affiliation or opinion, veteran status, HIV status, AIDS status, genetic information, and any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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