Home Visitor, Early Head Start

Job Title:

Early Head Start Home Visitor

Company Background:

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Special Note on Central Background Registry Requirement:

In order to be offered any position within our Head Start program, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry. If you are not currently enrolled, you may still be considered for this position, but no offer of employment may be extended to you until this requirement has been completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit www.childcareinoregon.org or call the Office of Child Care at 1.800.556.6616.

Job Position Description:

Are you a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to helping families thrive? We're seeking an Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visitor to partner closely with families of infants, toddlers, and expectant parents to deliver personalized, relationship-based home visiting services that support child development, strengthen parenting skills, and connect families to vital community resources. Ideal candidates bring early childhood expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for fostering inclusive, trusting relationships that help families thrive. The pay rate for this position will range from $22.41 - $32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Abbreviated Duties List:

• Provide child development, parent education and family support during weekly 90-minute home visits to families of infants and toddlers and expectant parents.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure children and families receive comprehensive services from all components within our program in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Complete screenings, assessments, referrals, and applications with families as required.
• Provide successful inclusion of children with mental health and/or special needs and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services.
• Conduct and encourage ongoing parenting education activities and parent engagement in parent workgroups, Policy Council and other opportunities.
• Occasionally pick-up and deliver needed resources to families.

Abbreviated Requirements:

• Education: Minimum of a Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent coursework as part of an Associate or Bachelor's degree or Early Childhood Education Certificate; sufficient to be placed at Step 8 or higher on the Oregon Registry. Applicants with an Infant/Toddler CDA will be considered and must be willing to obtain a Home Visitor CDA within six months of their hire date. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge in infant/toddler (ages birth-3 years) development, education, health, nutrition, and safety as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.
• Intermediate computer literacy and familiarity with applications such as databases and spreadsheets, word processing, email and internet.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in social science, early childhood development or related social services degree with experience working with infants and toddlers, and families.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and another language. Ability to translate written material.
• Knowledge of Washington County social services and resources.

Top Benefits or Perks:

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• Bilingual Pay Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

How to Apply: Apply online directly at https://caowash.applicantpro.com/jobs/. The full job description and additional job details can be found there. Physical applications are also accepted at any of our Multi-Service Center locations.