Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples' lives?

*Interested applicants should view the full job description and fill out our online application at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/

Summary Description:

Home Visitors follow a school- year calendar schedule, working 180 days with summers off.

Provide comprehensive Head Start services to an assigned group of home-based children and their families. A home visitor will maintain an average caseload of 10 to 12 families with a maximum of 12 families throughout the program year. Assure the use of evidence-based best practices to support children's growing competencies. Establish and maintain positive and productive partnerships with families and ongoing, meaningful collaboration with community partners and Head Start staff. Make weekly visits to the home of each family and plan and conduct socialization experiences for the children and their parents. Assure services comply with the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act and other applicable laws and regulations. Adhere to early learning and family support principles.

Requirements:

• Computer training, experience and/or documented proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software; including Microsoft Office products;
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with appropriate insurance coverage, available daily;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and Sex Offender Registry check prior to hire; and Motor Vehicle Record check;
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire;
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time, lift and carry up to thirty pounds, have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, a clear speaking voice and other abilities necessary to ensure child safety in the classroom, other group areas and when in the community, such as but not limited to the following: Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs; *Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty; *Ability to chase an eloping child; *Ability to join the children's active play including jumping and running indoors and outdoors; and *Ability to assist children with diapering, toileting, and change of clothing requiring lifting, bending, and squatting.
• Current physical examination and Tuberculosis test prior to hire;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;
• Non-traditional work hours, as required, including, but not limited to, overnight travel, evenings and weekends; and,
• Job-related training and meetings, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Home Economics, Consumer and Family Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Adult Education or related field; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; bachelor's degree preferred;
• Minimum of one year of experience working with adults and preschool children; home visiting experience preferred; and,
• Bilingual English-Spanish desirable

STEP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.