HOME VISITOR II & III

Location: Various sites thorough out San Diego

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the site supervisor, provides comprehensive, individualized educational, social and health services to children and their families and provides a planned program of activities which enhance the parent's ability to serve as the primary educator in their child's development.

DESIRED MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relative to Head Start/child care operations;
• Working knowledge of adult learning concepts and child development theories/strategies and community resources.

Ability to:

• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions, develop and implement program plans;
• Flexibility in adapting to changing job demands;
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to diverse client populations.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public primarily in English. The ability to speak a second language is desirable.
  

Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Certification in Pediatric First Aide/ CPR and food handling must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, and immunizations).