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Description:
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Under
general supervision, the Family Development Specialist is responsible for
curriculum planning, family goals development, and implementation of the Early
Head Start program with a caseload of infants/toddlers and their families
or pregnant mothers. Provides direct service to identified Early Head Start
families and their Infants/toddlers including children with disabilities
through home visits and organized small group meetings. Builds nurturing
relationships with families and regularly helps family members to evaluate
their growth and development. Assists families in identifying strengths and
needs and develops individual family and child development services plans
to meet their needs. Leads parents in conducting and interpreting
assessments of child's developmental needs. Works with parents, pregnant
mothers, infants or toddlers individually and in small groups on age
appropriate activities that promote language, cognitive, social, emotional
and physical development. Plans with parents and conducts at least one
ninety minute home visit per week with each family, insuring inclusion of
child development, nutrition, health and safety, and parent education
activities. Plans/conducts small group meetings for enrolled
infants/toddlers and/or families. Obtains children's health histories and
ensures that physical examinations are obtained from a physician, Child
Health and Disability Prevention Program, or other source.
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Requirements:
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Minimum BA degree in
Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a related field. Minimum two
years direct service experience in an integrated family service program or infant/toddler
service program. Bilingual in Spanish or Southeast Asian languages
desirable (may be required in some target areas). Experience working with
low income and high-risk families of diverse cultures desirable. In-depth
knowledge of infant/toddler growth and development, and family development
required. Ability to develop and maintain supportive, respectful, and
empowering relationships with families, children and co-workers. Advanced
skill in effective communication, both verbal and written. Knowledge of
adult learning processes desirable. Must have valid California
Driver’s License and automobile with proof of insurance. Physical
Examination and TB screening are required after employment. Infant/Child
CPR/First Aid required per State Licensing regulations. Fingerprinting
required and must clear as a condition of employment. Former Early Head
Start/Head Start parents preferred.
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