ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist
Northampton, MA, United States
Department: Early Childhood
Title: ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Reports to: ParentChild+ Coordinator
Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour
Purpose: The ParentChild+ (PC+) Early Learning Specialist is responsible for providing early literacy home visiting services to families in Western Massachusetts with young children in a manner that maintains the program's fidelity.
Essential Functions
Visit assigned families twice each week, for thirty minutes each visit, in person when possible and virtually as required
Build positive working relationships with families
Connect families with local resources
Bring a new book or toy during the introductory visit each week which is left with the family to use
Model for the parent appropriate ways to verbally interact with the child, using a toy or book
Review the book or toy with the parent during the second visit of the week
Complete reports in a timely fashion including the Home Session Record and anecdotal report for each visit which is given to the Coordinator at the weekly meeting and entered online on a visit record form template
Upload records to DAISY (PC+ portal) as needed.
Help the parents complete the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) or ASQ Social/Emotional for each child at the beginning and end of the year; interpret the results and suggest appropriate activities for the child
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Attend the initial 12-16 hour training program before starting home visits
Attend the weekly two hour PC+ staff meeting facilitated by the Coordinator; share visit experiences, as appropriate
Keep a virtual record of Home Session Records in a shared Google Drive, organized by family
Learn techniques for using toys/books to increase verbal interaction between parent and child
Attend other trainings, as requested
Other tasks as assigned by the Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of early childhood development
Experience working with young children and their families, preferably low income
Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Nonjudgmental, using a strengths-based approach with families
Familiarity with the community, particularly low-income communities
Bilingual/bicultural skills helpful
Reliable car and valid driver's license
Able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) screening
Physical Demands
Requires driving, carrying supplies, and sometimes sitting on the floor with children and parents
Work Conditions
Flexible schedule with night availability
Visits will be made to a variety of homes with a wide range of families and children in Western Massachusetts
Dates of Service:
34 weeks school year
The hours vary according to the different CFCE programming periods over the year in alignment with school district calendars. There is the potential of additional hours depending on funding. (No programming during school vacation weeks and holidays)
Hours:
14-18 hours per week depending on the availabilities and schedules of families
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