Bilingual Early Head Start Home Visitor

Every child deserves a strong start in life. As an Early Head Start Home Visitor, you are the bridge that connects pregnant women and families with young children (ages 0-3) to the tools, confidence, and community resources they need to thrive.

Home Visitors organize, plan and facilitate weekly home visits with families that integrate all Head Start components (areas of health, early childhood education and development, nutrition, family life skills, safety, and mental health). Referring and linking families with other community programs is also an essential component of this position.

If you are passionate about early childhood development, equity, and making a direct impact right here in our mountain communities, and are bilingual in Spanish and English, we want to meet you!

Hiring Range: $25.50-$29.96. The maximum pay for this position is $34.42.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by 8am on Monday, August 10th; however, the job will be posted until then.

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm. The schedule varies based on the needs of families. Weekends and evenings may be required.

Location: This role requires weekly in-office collaboration at our main office in Edwards, CO, with some remote work flexibility, while spending meaningful time traveling to visit families right in their homes across Eagle County.

• Employee Housing is available.

About the Department of Human Services

Eagle County Department of Human Services (ECDHS) directly touches the lives of thousands of Eagle County residents every year. From helping families and individuals access programs that put food on the table, warm their homes, and find childcare to protecting those too young or too old to protect themselves, ECDHS is the team of people who ensure families and individuals in our community have what they need to live a stable life now and in the future.

The EHS program operates as part of Eagle County Department of Human Services (ECDHS). ECDHS comprises the following divisions: Children, Family & Adult Services, Economic Services, and Integrated Support Services, each working together to provide exceptional service to our customers. ECDHS is committed to ensuring all ECDHS clients experience a "no wrong door" approach to service delivery.

The Children, Family & Adult Services Division (CFAS) is responsible for administering a range of critical programs including Child Welfare, Adult Protection, Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs and Early Head Start.

Key Responsibilities:

The workload for a Home Visitor may include home-based services, or center-based services, or a combination of both home-based and center-based services.

• Empower Families at Home: Plan and lead weekly 90-minute, child-focused home visits. You'll use the Parents As Teachers curriculum to give parents the skills to support their childs early developmental milestones.
• Champion Quality Center-Based Care: Act as the primary liaison and advocate between families and contracted child care centers. Youll conduct classroom visits, lead monthly "Kid Talks," and maintain strong communication lines.
• Track & Celebrate Development: Administer evidence-based screenings (vision, hearing) and use the Teaching Strategies GOLD tool to assess growth and set actionable individual goals alongside parents.
• Connections: Use a strengths-based, two-generation approach to link families to vital community programs, track child health statuses, and support medical/dental follow-ups.
• Build Community: Organise and facilitate dynamic parent committees, group socials, and program events, occasionally providing safe transportation in an Eagle County vehicle.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working directly with families, human services, or within an early childhood education setting. (Previous Head Start experience is a plus, but not required!)
• Education: A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR relevant coursework toward an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE, Social Work, Human Development, or a related field.
• No credential yet? We offer a professional development plan to help eligible candidates complete this requirement within 18 months of hire!
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (both written and oral) is required to successfully serve our diverse community.
• A valid Colorado driver's license, a clean motor vehicle record, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass mandatory criminal and child abuse background checks.

Core Skills & Mindset

• Deep empathy, an open communication style, and a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to family dynamics.
• A strong understanding of early childhood development milestones.
• A true willingness to work deeply within the homes of low-income families.
• Comfort utilizing modern databases (like ChildPlus), Microsoft Office, and Google Chrome.

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Career Progression

Grow your career with us! Eagle County Government is committed to a culture fostering employee growth and rewarding our team members for developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Many departments and offices, including the Department of Human Services, offer promotion by progression programs. These programs allow qualified employees to advance to higher-level positions once they master the required skills and knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. 'Your Career will Soar with Eagle County'. Get started with us today!

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022? Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All.
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement.
• Future focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Great benefits! See the details

• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal trainings)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more

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