We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.5-year goals 2024-2029In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:Goal #1: HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community.Goal #2: All children, regardless of family situation, will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation.Goal #3: HSYC will be known for providing high quality, comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach.Goal #4: Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThis position will plan and implement a weekly home-based program for 8 to 11 children, ages birth to 3, and their families, including expectant women and families. This position will coordinate the integrated delivery of child development, social services, health, nutrition, and parent involvement using Early Head Start curriculum. The position will provide support for mental health and disabilities services and provide bi-monthly group socialization experiences for children and families in accordance with program, state, and federal guidelines.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn:Child Development Trauma Informed Care Early Child EducationDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticesChildren with challenging behaviors Children and parents with special needs About at-risk children and families and how to support themDevelopmental ParentingSocial/Emotional and Behavioral Management and CurriculumProblem Solving Curriculum and techniquesDemonstrate the competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children's progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate, and to build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with familiesExperience or training in providing social services or parent training for families is preferredWillingness and ability to learn and implement Developmental ParentingWarm tone of voiceEnthusiastic, energetic, compassionate, sensitive and respectful personalityUnderstand and demonstrate ethical practices as listed in the NAEYC Code of EthicsMaintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment concerning privileged informationComputer literateMust be free of child care-restrictible disease, as defined in OAR 333-019-0010, symptoms of physical illness, as defined in OAR 414-300-0220(1), or mental incapacity that poses a threat to the health or safety of childrenReliable transportationMINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:A minimum of a home-based CDA credential, ORO Step or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as a part of an associate or bachelor's degree; and Demonstrated competency to plan and implement homebased learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children's progress, including children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate, and to build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REQUIRED.
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