Job Title:  Early Head Start Home Visitor

Prepared Date: May 2026

Work Year:  195 Days 

Compensation and Benefits:  Full-time employee paid salary over 12 months. Excellent health, vision, dental and life insurance available.  10 days of PTO. Salary Range: $34, 351 - $45, 131/ per year ($22.02 - $28.93/hour)   

Department:  The Center Early Childhood Programs

Reports to:  Preschool and Early Head Start Director

 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote the development of knowledge, skills and self-esteem through research-based early childhood services in a learning environment of respect for children and families throughout our community.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Early Head Start (EHS) program serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, as well as pregnant women.  The EHS program provides comprehensive child development and family support services to eligible families enrolled in the Early Head Start Home Based program.  The Early Head Start Home Visitor provides in-home coaching and modeling, as well as group socialization experiences to parents and children  which will enhance the parent’s ability to fill the role of primary nurturer of their child.  The home visitor works collaboratively with preschool leadership in all other EHS components (health and nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, parent education and resource/referral) to integrate services into the family setting.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS 

Home-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable certification required, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Services, Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a Home-Based CDA within six (6) months of hire if not already credentialed.

Spanish language fluency is required. Training and knowledge of designated home visiting curriculum and selected developmental screening tools are required and may be obtained after hire. Such training may require in-state or out-of-state travel. Employees must maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate the varying needs and availability of enrolled families and complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of District-provided professional development annually during work hours.

Two (2) years of experience in family services, child development, or early childhood education is preferred. Experience working with low-income families and women with high-risk pregnancies is highly desirable.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively with both children and adults. Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and email, is required. Candidates must be able to respond appropriately in emergency or crisis situations and successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) fingerprint and background check prior to employment.

A valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of insurance are required. Employees must be willing and able to travel throughout Lake County for home visits in all seasons, including winter conditions.

Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire. A physical examination and tuberculosis (TB) screening are also required within thirty (30) days of hire.

 

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY    

Responsible for supporting children and families during home visits and group socializations.  Acts as a resource for families by assisting them with activities and providing information regarding children's activities, health, development and/or progress.  Meet the needs of all children including those at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.

 

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING 

Daily work is assigned Preschool Director.  Requires independent judgment and application of professional standards to effectively execute home visiting program. Decision making is guided by The Center Employee Guidelines, District Policies, and Early Head Start Performance Standards.  Decision making requires collaboration with The Center Leadership Team.  Errors in decision making could impact children's education opportunities, children's safety, relationships with parents, and/or the public image of the programs..



DIVERSITY OF DUTIES 

Duties require traveling and providing weekly home visits to enrolled families, knowledge and understanding of child development, collaboration with the preschool leadership team, the Preschool Director, and community partners. Duties extend beyond assigned building on a daily basis.

 

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to sit or be at eye level with the child.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and will be performing job duties in the location of the homes of families.

 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate copy, instruct, use interpersonal skills, and negotiate.  Frequently required to compare, analyze, coordinate, evaluate, and synthesize.  Occasionally required to copy, compute, and compile