Birth to 3 Parent Educator

Searching for a qualified candidate to positively impact child development and nurture healthy parent-child relationships during the critical early learning years.

Baby TALK Job Description Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor/Infant Toddler Specialist Baby TALK Mission Statement: Baby TALK’S mission is to positively impact child development and nurture healthy parent-child relationships during the critical early learning years.

Goal of Program: Home Visiting

• To support the child’s development through strengthening the parent-child relationships
• To establish and deepen working relationships with families
• To facilitate the parents to set goals for themselves and their children
• To support families’ mastery in their growth and development

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree preferably in education, social services or a related field
• Ability to establish a nurturing relationship with parents of all backgrounds and ages
• Experience working with parents and children under 3 years of age
• Ability to work closely and in collaboration with other professionals
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Reliable vehicle to travel within the community
• Willingness to travel in-state to conferences or trainings related to this position
• Mastery of basic computer skills
• Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning families

Preparation:

• Have a working knowledge of the Baby TALK curriculum and resources available to offer families in support of the development of the child and the families’ wellbeing
• Use the Baby TALK Protocols in preparing for personal encounters
• Have a working knowledge of resources available in our community to assist families. (housing, public aid, health services, childcare services, legal services, etc.)
• Prepare materials and handouts for each Personal Encounter
• Sanitize and maintain toys and equipment
• Request supplies as needed for the program in accordance with the budget

Direct Contact with Families

• Use the Baby TALK model, follow the Encounter Protocols, use the Baby TALK curriculum and Critical Concepts in supporting families
• Support families with the implementation of Touchpoints principles
• Schedule home visits/personal encounters with families
• Home visits/personal encounters typically will occur twice a month unless there are special circumstances to be determined with supervisor
• Complete the Enrollment Packet on each family according to the set timeline
• Complete and turn in documentation to enroll the child in the ISBE SIS system according to the set timeline. ? Use the Baby TALK curriculum, specifically the Home Visiting curriculum in conjunction with the specific need of the family on home visits/personal encounters ? Maintain the appropriate number in case load
• Schedule, plan and implement regular group parent-child interaction encounters

Documentation:

• Maintain up-to-date documentation on babyTECH to include demographics, check-ins, encounters, screening, assessment, goals and observations of children and parents
• Maintain enrollment and exit data to support ISBE SIS

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with local agencies that benefit young families
• Participate in community agency meetings and committees
• Make appropriate referrals to Baby TALK staff or community agencies
• Ability to substitute for other Baby TALK staff members

Professional Development

• Attend Baby TALK Professional Development Training and Touchpoints Trainings
• Attend all Baby TALK staff meetings
• Fully participate in regularly scheduled reflective practice sessions
• Regularly participate in workshops and seminars to “become ever better”
• Maintain any professional certifications
• Participate in semiannual goal setting

Funding Streams:

Illinois State Board of Education, Prevention Initiative As a professional Baby TALK staff member, understand that there may need to be other duties as assigned by Leadership staff as we are all committed to the mission of Baby TALK

Salary- $45,229

Interested candidates may also send copies of a cover letter, current resume, and reference letters to: Ms. Robin Dermody rdermody@harmony175.org 250 Illini Drive Belleville, IL 62223