EHS Home Educator -Othello
$45,593–$60,798 year
On-siteOthello, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct weekly home visits and plan early learning activities for infants and toddlers in home-based settings. Implement service plans for pregnant women and toddlers, document child progress, and facilitate socialization activities with parents. Identify eligible families, complete registration, and track data using management systems. Perform health screenings, coordinate with nurses for children with disabilities, and refer parents to community support services. Maintain confidential records, contribute to in-kind fund activities, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Work equally in offices and family homes, requiring frequent local and statewide travel.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Current home-based CDA credential or comparable credential (Infant Toddler CDA or State Initial ECE Certificate plus Family Development Credential), or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree
- English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency
- Experience in policy and procedure process
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, local school district personnel, the general public, and use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to gather data for reports
- Strong customer service focus
- Ability to work with culturally diverse population
- Proficiency with personal computer, including Microsoft Office
- Accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills
- At least one (1) year of related experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid Washington State driver's license
- Must provide a yearly driving abstract
- Must maintain acceptable driving history
- Proof of automobile insurance
- Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities
- Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check
- Must pass initial and periodic Department of Early Learning (DEL) background check
- Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance
- Current Food Handler card
- Current First Aid / CPR cards
- Subject to initial and periodic TB screen
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training
- Blood Borne Pathogen training
- Subject to random drug screen
- Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement
- Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis
Desired Qualifications
- Previous Head Start experience
- AA Degree in Early Childhood Education
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