Home-Based Coach

Home-Based Coach (Union) Location: 765 South Buchanan Street, Fremont, OH 43420 Schedule: Monday - Thursday Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time Pay Rate: $21.34 - $23.47 per hour, based on education Position Overview: Provide home-based services as an adult educator to assigned families, supporting child development, family engagement, health and social services, and school readiness in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and agency policies and procedures. Why Work for GLCAP? When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptabilitythe values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP. Full-Time Benefits and Perks: Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekendsHealth Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day oneHealth Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributionsRetirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contributionPaid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per yearPaid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per yearIncome Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentivesProfessional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities Education: Associate degree in social services, human services, family services, counseling, or related field. Experience: At least one year of experience working with children and families and one year of experience training or educating adults. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and database software preferred. Duties and Responsibilities: Recruit, enroll and maintain required caseloads according to the requirements outlined in the ERSEA plan. Collate information for health packets and ensure children are up to date with health services according to EPSDT. Conduct health and vision screenings as needed. Visit families as assigned and ensure completion of the requirements outlined in Parent Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) and Early Childhood Development and Health Services performance standards. Ensure appropriate referrals and follow up for identified medical and social service needs of children and families. Schedule 90-minute in-home visits weekly with children and their families per program requirements; make up cancelled visitsper performance standards and written program procedures. Plan and facilitate Family Socialization days 2 times per month and assist with other group family events as outlined in written plans. Carry out assigned curriculum for child development in the context of home and during Family Socialization events promoting childrens progress and learning outcomes. Work with parents to develop home visits and individualized activity lesson plans based on development, screenings, assessments, and identified family needs. Complete initial orientation packets with each family assigned upon entering the home-based program. Assist families with accessing comprehensive services including health and dental and providing transportation as needed; Work as a liaison between families and community resources. Collaborate with families to establish family development goals and document the collaborative process in the family partnership agreements. Participate with assigned teams in reviewing educational information for assigned children and families. Educate parents and ensure completion of childs health status including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional information. Complete accurate documentation of eligibility, enrollment, social services, medical and dental services, home visits, socialization experiences, and other relevant activities with families in each childs file and in assigned database systems; Submit accurate reports to supervisor as requested. Build respectful, interactive, positive, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with children and families. Assist in obtaining, documenting, and verifying the local share of in-kind donations. As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements: Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid drivers license, and maintain a safe driving record.Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.Initial and periodic physical exams required.Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.Cellular phone for emergency uses only. Join us inHelping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.