Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kettleman City

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Min. $19.35/hour - Max. $24.76/hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION STATEMENT:

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as a Home Visitor. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.

Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.

Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.

We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Home Visitor position is responsible for working in a collaborative effort to provide educational and support services to enrolled families who are expectant mothers and/or families with young children, 0 - 5 years in the Kettleman City area and families in need of the Family Resource Center resources. The Home Visitor's primary responsibility is to plan and implement home-based program activities for families; maintain files and documentation as required, and conduct a monthly family socialization event.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide two home visits per month per family lasting a minimum of 1 hour each using the specified curriculum, i.e., Parents as Teachers, input from parents, and feedback from First 5 Kings County.
• Document and maintain home visit files that include the children's developmental progress, goals, and outcomes including but not limited to screenings, observations, lesson plans, referrals, and communication.
• Utilize each family's home as a learning environment: consider space and materials available for co-planning activities with families.
• Increase the family's knowledge and understanding of the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of their child, and supports parents as they plan activities.
• Together, with parents, complete an observation checklist on an on-going basis.
• Maintain updated files and documentation on individual children following program protocol, and maintains documentation according to program standards.
• Ensure that each child's medical needs are being met by partnering with parents to establish a source of coordinated care that serves as an appropriate medical home.
• Assist in the recruitment of families by conducting outreach with an emphasis on underserved linguistically isolated communities in Kettleman City, CA.
• Inform, refer, and assist families in utilizing appropriate community services.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and provision of monthly coordinated servicesandfamily socialization events for the Kettleman City FRC families collaborating with the parents and community partners.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and trainings as directed.
• Perform other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 12 units of Early Childhood Education and be willing to sign agreement to pursue AA or BA degree.

OR

• AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related human service field preferred.

AND

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education.
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).
• Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5p.m. business hours.
• Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include:
  • Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI).
  • Reliable, insured transportation and valid California Driver License.
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer.
  • Health examination with tuberculin clearance.
• Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.
• Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination or medical or religious exemption request form, if applicable.

KCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

KCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee's authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.