Contact Person: Rachel Kamstra

Job Location:
Head Start for Kent County
2626 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Job Description:

Ensures the implementation of the Early Head Start-Home Based model in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards by meeting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled family.

Pay: $24.29-$25.35

Where will I be working?
Central Office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Home Visitors meet regularly with enrolled pregnant participants and families of children birth to 3 years to conduct weekly 90-minute home visits or 2-hour visits with families who have more than one child enrolled.
• During visits, Home Visitors discuss family strengths, strategies to achieve family goals, identify family needs, and help to identify and access agency and community resources
• Carry out parenting and child development curriculum in the context of the home and during group socialization experiences
• All staff may be asked to substitute in a classroom to meet staffing requirements and avoid class cancellation.
• Plan and implement socialization experiences and Family Engagement Events.

Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: $24.29-$25.35
Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, 401(k), Vision insurance, Flexible schedule, Tuition reimbursement, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Referral program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Employee assistance program

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:
• Associate degree with stated major in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field with a minimum of a home-based CDA credential (or willingness to obtain credential).
• Bachelor’s Degree with stated major in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field with a minimum of a home-based CDA credential (or willingness to obtain credential).
• Previous experience with home visiting and social work field is preferred.
Bi-lingual is helpful but not required.
Must be CPR/First Aide certified or be willing to obtain with the agency at the next soonest opportunity

Closing Date for Job:  07/24/2025