Family Educator, EHS Home Visitor at Luzerne County Head Start – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Qualifications:

• AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field; BS Degree preferable
• Three years’ experience in Infant/Toddler Child Care with the knowledge of the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition, adult learning and family dynamics
• Experience in instructing adults
• Candidate with Fluency (Read, Write, Speak) in English/Spanish *Preferred

Responsibilities/Duties:

Providing support services in the Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visiting Program as a Home Visitor.
Provide early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development services to children, birth to age three that honor their unique characteristics enhancing their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.

Plan and develop an individualized weekly home visit for each family, including establishing a caring professional relationship with them. Provide family support services and link families with appropriate agencies and services that enable parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.

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Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment
Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations. Position will require record check approval of driving record by LCHS Insurance Provider, as this position is considered a designated position requiring driving as an essential job function. Proof of Degree/Certification and Experience Required to meet the Qualifications for position.

Hours & Salary
Full Time/Full Year (12 mos) position
Rate of Pay: $21.59/hr Base Salary
For those who possess Bilingual Abilities (Eng/Spanish) – 5% additional pay

Fringe Benefits Package
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS – As a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, LCHS is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; SEE this valuable LINK on PSLF Program
HEALTH INSURANCE –Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics. Coverage begins after 60 days; Cash Out Option available if you already have other coverage.
RETIREMENT PLAN – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option
PAID Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
PAID Long Term Disability Insurance
PAID Sick Time – Accrues up to 65 working days
PAID Personal Time – 1 day/year
PAID Vacation Time – 2 weeks during Year 1; 3 weeks during Years 2-4; 4 weeks at Year 5
PAID Holidays immediately – 20 days, including extended break between Christmas-New Year
PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year
PAID Training Opportunities
Flexible Benefits – Pre-Tax Medical/ Dependent Care Spending
…and much more!

Our employees…
…receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities;
…do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving;
…enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and
…work in an environment of professional respect.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER