Mother and Child Home Visitor - Lifesteps : Job Details

Lifesteps is excited to add a new service in Beaver County. We are creating a team of staff to support pregnant moms and their child(ren) through their first 18 months of life.

We are immediately hiring two full-time Mother and Child Home Visitors for the office in Beaver, PA or Beaver Falls, PA.

Position Summary:

The Family Educator or Home Visitor works to assist mothers in scheduling and attending well-baby appointments; assess infant and women care and home supports; monitor infant and pediatric developmental stages; and offer guidance, education and referrals to parents as appropriate to achieve positive support outcomes through home visiting.

The Maternal Home Visitor position includes driving to the family home using an agency-provided vehicle for check in visits which cover topics such as: expectant mother and newborn baby health, education, nutrition, child growth and development, postpartum wellness, and well-baby follow-ups.

The Maternal Health Specialist also completes documentation and reports related to their caseload, for the MCO's and supervisors.

The position works Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. NO Evenings, No Holidays, No Weekends.

Company vehicle is available for use from the office location for daily visits.

Qualifications:

* Associates Degree in Child Development, Human Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education (or a related field such as Family Relations, Sociology, Women's Studies, etc) OR a High School Diploma plus a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential.

* Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children's progress.

* Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.

* Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks or Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

* Current driver's license and the ability to travel for business

* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Preferred:

* 1 year experience in Early Education, Early Childhood Development, Children Services, Social Work, Women's Health, Case Management, Wellness Educator, Community Health Advocate or related field

* Previous experience as a Teacher Aide, Child Care Assistant, Social Worker, or other similar roles is helpful.

* Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is helpful

Generous benefit package for full-time employment!

* 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums

* Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time

* Short & long-term disability insurance

* Tuition reimbursement

* 403B Retirement Plan

* Life Insurance

* 12 paid holidays along with your birthday off with pay

Apply Today for a Meaningful Career!

* Online: www.lifesteps.net

* Call: 724-###-####

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Full-Time: 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F