Early Head Start is a federally funded program for income eligible children 0-3 years of age, pregnant and prenatal women and special needs children.

Under supervision (typically the Center Director with the guidance of the Early Head Start/Head Start Program managers), the Early Head Start Family Partner will be responsible for providing direct, comprehensive services to the children and their families through home visits and parent participation class time activities. This classification has two program options. The Home Base Program option provides one home visit weekly to each assigned family and conducts bi-monthly class times. The Combination Program option provides two home visits per month and weekly class times. The Combination Program option changes to the Home Base Program option during the first and last months of the school year. Work load/case load shall be in compliance with Federal guidelines for the program.

 

 

-        Develops and supports the concept that the parent is the primary educator enabling the parent to provide richer experiences to support their child’s growth and development

 

-        Records, maintains and updates health files, including medical/dental examinations, follow-ups, health screenings and referral documents for assigned clients

 

-        Assists the parent in providing a safe home environment to prevent and reduce childhood injuries recognizing safety hazards, dangerous substances, and unsafe conditions and give parents resources regarding the removal of debris, hazards, unsafe equipment and materials

 

-        Recognizes symptoms of spousal, sexual, child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements in such cases and follows MAAC Project procedures in dealing with such situations

 

-        Reinforces good self-help skills, i.e., hand washing, teeth brushing, and assists in educating parents in diapering and toileting procedures

 

 

-        Works in partnership with parents to determine the uniqueness and individuality of their child using observations, screenings and assessments

 

-        Provides referrals for children and families to community resources to meet identified needs and ensures follow-up to see needs are met

 

-        Assist s the parents in learning and maintaining good health and nutrition practices and provides information relevant to the family needs

-        Assists the parents in utilizing home space, relationships, materials, and home routines as resources for an interesting, secure and enjoyable environment that encourages, play exploration and learning

 

-        Encourages parents to appreciate the importance of physical development and provides opportunities for indoor and outdoor active play that encourages physical development, recognizes individual differences and guides children in the safe use of materials and equipment

 

-        Maintains an open, positive, friendly, professional and cooperative relationship with each family member to encourage and support parent involvement.

 

-        Provides home visits each month as required by program option and needs of the family (90 minute duration)

 

-       Plans and implements class times as required by program option, which focus on child development concepts and techniques for parents.

 

-        Maintains and updates written records and reports in a timely manner

 

 

-        Performs other related duties as assigned

 

-        Demonstrated ability to relate positively and effectively with families of various cultures, disabilities and socio economic backgrounds

 

-        Demonstrated emphatic skills and ability to interact positively with Infants/Toddlers

 

-        Must be available to work flexible hours and days

 

-        May be required to work some evenings to meet the needs of the families

 

-        Knowledge of community resources and procedures

 

-        Pediatric First Aid / CPR qualified

-        High school diploma or equivalent

 

-        CDA (Child Development Associate for Infant and Toddler Caregivers) or equivalent State of California Child Development Permit (Associate Level) required or obtained within the first year of employment

-        Twelve (12) or more semester units in Child Development and 3-6 units in Infant/Toddler field

 

-        Six (6) or more semester units in social work/science health or related field

 

-        One (1) year experience working with Infant/Toddler programs and adults in a Head Start program

 

-        6-9 semester units in child development and 3-6 units in Infant/Toddler field

 

-        Six (6) semester units in social work/science or health related field

 

-     Two (2) years experience working with Infant/Toddlers in a childcare setting

 

-        6-9 semester units in Child Development and three (3) or more semester units Infant/Toddler field

 

-        Three (3) or more semester units in Social Services or Health Services related fields

 

-        One (1) year experience with children ages 0-3 years in a child care, health or social service setting

 

 

 

A valid CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and Food Handlers Card must be obtained within the first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training available through MAAC Project) In the event an employee does not attend the MAAC Project scheduled training, he/she must obtain the certifications/cards through outside resources on their own time and at their own expense.

  

 

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report .Incumbents will be enrolled in the DMV Pull Program.

 

 

Must have a pre-employment and a bi- annual physical examination and TB clearance as required by state and federal regulations performed by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC Project. Such exam and clearance must occur within seven (7) days of hire for new employees.

 

 

 

 

 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

 

 

 

 

 

This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 221, CTW. Dues/deductions begin after 30 days of employment.

 

A completed MAAC Project employment application, affirmative action form, and resume of qualifying education/experience must be submitted to the MAAC Project Personnel Office, 1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911 or Head Start Administration Office, 800 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, Suite J San Marcos, CA 92069. Position will remain OPEN to In-House applicants until filled.