MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
1574 E. Washington Rd.
Farwell, MI 48622
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EARLY HEAD START
HOME VISITOR
Department: Early Childhood Services
Work Site: Farwell, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, Osceola Offices
Responsible to: ECS Educator
Status: Hourly
General Responsibilities:
 Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Early Head Start program to meet
the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
 Ensure quality program service delivery.
 Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in
the course of service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Coordinate Family Partnership Agreements, Family Goals Sheets and Assessment tools
with the children and their families.
 Provide one-on-one contact with each family, for a minimum of 1.5 hours, weekly in the
form of a home visit.
 Promote and support the family’s participation in socialization and parent meeting
experiences.
 Assist in the planning and implementation of socialization experiences.
 Complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely
manner.
 Participate in personal and professional development activities.
 Complete all required assessments within the timeline prescribed by the
program/performance standards.
 Make all efforts to assure the safety and well being of every child and family in the
program.
 Assure appropriate referrals for services are made on behalf of the children and
families.
 Work closely with community partners in delivering quality services to children and
families.
 Work closely with Educators and Regional Coordinators in meeting program and overall
departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
 Attend community events and meetings as needed to support the agency programs;
including evening and weekend events/meetings.
 Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
 CDA or Associate’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related
field.
 Bachelor degree preferred.
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Head Start Experience a plus.
A minimum of 1 year experience with young children and families.
Infant-Toddler/Home Based CDA within 1 year of employment.
Family Service Credential required during the second year of employment or first
available class thereafter.
Additional Requirements:
 Possess a solid knowledge base with respect to child development and family services
and seek to expand knowledge at every opportunity.
 Complete additional certification as required by continuing education plan.
 Must have Proficient Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
 Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, pass
State Police criminal clearance check and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record
review.
 Successfully complete Criminal History and DHS clearance procedures at time of hire and
when requested at any time during employment.
 Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom
from communicable tuberculosis.
 Must comply with Agency smoke free and drug free policies.
 The job duties require a working cell phone for accessibility to supervisors, clients, or coworker or to enhance personal safety while away from the office location agency will
provide cell phone as needed.
 Must understand the importance of daily attendance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read this job description and I understand that my performance will be evaluated
on these standards as well as other duties appropriate to the role of Early Head Start
Home Visitor.
Signature
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