Child and Family Educator - Home Visitor, Pediatrics

<div data-field="description" class="jd-description"><strong>Description</strong><p /><p>Supervised by an Early Childhood Education Supervisor, the Child and Family Educator is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of an individualization program for a specific number of pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families. The Child and Family Educator (Home Visitor) will support pregnant women and parents/guardians in their role as primary caregivers and educators of their infants/toddlers, in meeting their personal goals, and will assist them in achieving self-sufficiency across as wide variety of domains. Must be able to drive/commute to various local locations for home visits.</p><p><em>This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.&nbsp;</em></p><br><p>Salary Range: $26.59 - 45.71 Hourly<br><br></p></div><div data-field="qualifications" class="jd-qualifications"><strong>Qualifications</strong><p /><p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must have one of the following: Minimum 24 units in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; CDA in home visiting or Child Development classes; a California Teacher Credential or a California Teacher Permit; or a comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s/bachelor’s degree.</li> <li>Valid California Driver’s license and available transportation</li> <li>Pre-employment physical exam and TB clearance. Pre-employment physical exam must state that the individual is physically able to perform the duties in the Job Description.</li> <li>Fingerprint screen, criminal record, and child abuse index clearance, sex offender registry check.</li> <li>Knowledge of the following: HS/EHS philosophy, goals, principles, objectives, requirements; cornerstones of Child Development, Early Head Start policies and procedures; interviewing techniques, family dynamics, principles of adult learning, and advocacy/intervention concepts; crisis management and referral process; infant/toddler development stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal health and development; and community resources and referral processes.</li> <li>Skills in using PC computers, Microsoft Word and Excel, and must type at least 30 words per minute.</li> <li>Completion and submission of required personnel forms prior to employment.</li> </ul> <p><br /><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Regular handling of items weighing between 10 to 15 pounds, with occasional handling of up to 25 pounds.</li> <li>Frequent engaging in bending, reaching, and twisting while performing home visits and socialization sessions.</li> <li>Navigation of varying flights of stairs.</li> <li>Involvement in kneeling, crawling, and stooping during home visits and socialization.</li> <li>Performing tasks that involve writing, typing, and handling small objects (e.g., arts and crafts materials for children).</li> <li>Sitting for extended periods, which may exceed one hour, including sitting on the floor for child development activities during home visits and socialization sessions.</li> <li>Must have available transportation to travel to work sites and home visits.</li> <li>Ability to communicate with parents enrolled in the program.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br />Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bi-lingual in English and Spanish</li> <li>1-2 Years of experience working with infants/toddlers and their families</li> <li>B.A./A.A. Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or related field.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div><img height=1 width=1 border=0 src=https://ucla.contacthr.com/148472696.jpg />