Sign on Bonus of $2,000
Crossroads Health provides a continuum of quality life-changing behavioral health and specialized chemical dependency treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. As a leader in the behavioral health field, we offer a vast array of programs and services that evaluate, educate, strengthen and support thousands of children, adults and their families each year.
Crossroads Health is currently looking to hire a caring and empathetic individual to work in the role of Early Head Start Home Visitor. This role will provided direct services to low-income families in Lake County. The Home Visitor works with families, pregnant women, infants and toddlers in need of knowledge involving infant and early child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition as well as family dynamics. More specifically, this person is responsible for:
- Assisting parents in determining needs and resources and setting goals for their children, work with families to establish goals and objectives with respect to family differences and building on family strengths.
- Performing child and family assessments.
- Working with families in their homes in a family-centered, relationship-based approach, with an infant mental health perspective.
- Providing clients the knowledge of infant and early child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition and family dynamics as necessary.
- Building strong relationships with families and using a strengths-based perspective to deliver resources.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of a home-based, Infant-Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. A Bachelor in Early Childhood preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of children 0-3 yrs and families.
- Demonstrated experience using a strengths based perspective in delivering service a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships with high risk/need populations.
- Spanish speaking skills a plus
- Must have an acceptable driving record (4 pts. or less), reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- If you do not have a current CDA have you completed course work in early child development within a college setting?
- Please share your pay rate expectations.
Education:
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person