Home Visiting Support Specialist (Dorchester)
clarendon early educationEast Boston, MA
Home Visiting Support Specialist (Dorchester)
clarendon early educationEast Boston, MA
5 days ago
Occupations
Childcare WorkersSocial and Human Service AssistantsChild, Family, and School Social WorkersAbout the role
Family Child Care Home Visiting Support Specialist Clarendon is seeking a dependable, motivated individual with exceptional people skills to conduct support visits to a diverse group of Family Child Care Educators. The Home Visiting Support Specialist will conduct home visits to licensed Family Child Care Educators. She/he will provide support in the areas of family childcare business administration, professional development & continuous quality improvement, Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) regulatory and policy compliance, health and safety of young children, and program accountability.
Job Duties:
- Conduct monthly business, technical assistance, coaching and mentoring support visits to Family Child Care Educators
- Facilitate childcare referrals, enrollment, ongoing family supports and connections to community resources
- Provide technical assistance with Family Child Care policy and regulations, curriculum and children's assessments and progress reporting
- Maintain knowledge of current Family Child Care regulations through ongoing staff meetings and trainings
- Assist Training Director with professional development and work directly with educators on continuous quality improvement and program planning (some nights and weekends required)
- Represent the agency in community outreach activities to build connections that benefit families
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum of Child Development Accreditation (CDA) or MA Department of Early Education & Care teaching certification in any of the following categories: Infant/Toddler, Preschool or Director I or II. Candidates with a degree in Early Childhood Education/Human Services or related field will be strongly considered Fluent bi-lingual Spanish/English oral and written skills Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work individually and as a team-player Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a culturally diverse clientele a plus Knowledge and application of MA Department of Early Education and Care Family Child Care regulations a plus Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom and TeamsMust have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
Benefits include:
- 16 paid holidays8 sick/personal days2 weeks of Earned time-off
- Health, dental and 401K benefits
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
East Boston, MA
Occupation
Childcare Workers
Industry
Child Care Services
Posted
5 days ago
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