Temporary Family Educator (Full-Time, 12–16 Weeks) na Akin

This is a Temporary full time position that will last 12 -16 weeks. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Head Start (EHS) Family Educator Substitute plans and implements comprehensive child development and family support services through home visits. Will implement services to meet or exceed Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and Akin policies and procedures. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• With Supervisor support, utilizes the Parents as Teachers curriculum to prepare and implement weekly home visit plans for children birth-to-3 and expectant families, including children with disabilities and medical needs
• Facilitates positive, developmentally appropriate caregiver-child interaction
• With Supervisor support, conducts screenings and assessments of children in all developmental areas
• Refers to early intervention services and other appropriate community services, as necessary.
• Develops an individualized school readiness plan for each child based on screenings, assessments, and family input
• Develops family partnership goals based on the family’s strengths, needs, and interests and partners with community agencies to provide referrals and resources to support the family to meet their goals
• Participates in quarterly team reviews of enrolled families with an interdisciplinary team.
• Actively assists with the recruitment of Policy Council members
• Assists supervisor in maintaining complete, objective, timely, and confidential records for children and families
• Attends required Akin and Early Learning trainings, as well as community-based trainings as needed
• Participates in weekly team meetings and regular team-building activities as schedule allows.
• Participates in recruitment activities to support full enrollment
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish positive, goal-oriented relationships with individuals and families
• Knowledge and experience in child development, early childhood education and/or social services
• Experience supporting caregiver-child interaction
• Ability to demonstrate acceptance of diverse health and parenting beliefs
• Ability to observe and to report objectively on family functioning and progress toward achievement of identified goals
• Ability to exercise judgment and to handle stressful circumstances
• Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, record keeping, and oral and written communications
• Knowledge of effective communication techniques, conflict resolution skills, and adult education practices
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to establish and build collaborative partnerships with community agencies and their staff
• Must possess strong human relations skills to communicate and work effectively within a culturally diverse work environment and community
• Proficient in Office 365 and data entry
• Ability to adapt to new technology

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job is performed in families’ homes, an Akin office environment, and personal vehicle.

• Home environments may include pets, residual smoke, pests, and other typical household hazards like dirt and other spills. (Note: we do not allow smoking during visits)
• Office environment includes moderate noise and typical office lighting and temperatures.
• Travel for visits occurs daily; work is often done off-site between home visits

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit on the floor, crouch, or kneel regularly during home visits
• Ability to sit in car frequently
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Home Visitor CDA (Child Development Associate) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition, or Associate or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework equivalent to the Home Visitor CDA
• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle for work-related travel
• Proof of physical exam within past 12 months (updated every three years)
• One-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment, unless has written proof of a negative test within past 12 months. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
• Proof of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer
• Completion of Akin and DCYF criminal history background check, including registry with MERIT to include fingerprinting.
• https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister
• A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years

REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE

• CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification
• HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogen training
• Food Handler’s Permit
• Other assigned trainings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Oromo, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Urdu.
• Current Parents as Teachers certification

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package,  including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.
The target starting pay for this position is $25.866 - $31.032, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.
The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.