Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor/Infant Toddler SpecialistSearching for a qualified candidate to positively impact child development and nurture healthy parent-child relationships during the critical early learning years. Baby TALK's mission is to positively impact child development and nurture healthy parent-child relationships during the critical early learning years. Goal of Program: Home Visiting To support the child's development through strengthening the parent-child relationships To establish and deepen working relationships with families To facilitate the parents to set goals for themselves and their children To support families' mastery in their growth and developmentJob Qualifications: Bachelors Degree preferably in education, social services or a related field Ability to establish a nurturing relationship with parents of all backgrounds and ages Experience working with parents and children under 3 years of age Ability to work closely and in collaboration with other professionals Ability to work a flexible schedule Reliable vehicle to travel within the community Willingness to travel in-state to conferences or trainings related to this position Mastery of basic computer skills Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning familiesPreparation: Have a working knowledge of the Baby TALK curriculum and resources available to offer families in support of the development of the child and the families' wellbeing Use the Baby TALK Protocols in preparing for personal encounters Have a working knowledge of resources available in our community to assist families. (housing, public aid, health services, childcare services, legal services, etc.) Prepare materials and handouts for each Personal Encounter Sanitize and maintain toys and equipment Request supplies as needed for the program in accordance with the budgetDirect Contact with Families Use the Baby TALK model, follow the Encounter Protocols, use the Baby TALK curriculum and Critical Concepts in supporting families Support families with the implementation of Touchpoints principles Schedule home visits/personal encounters with families Home visits/personal encounters typically will occur twice a month unless there are special circumstances to be determined with supervisor Complete the Enrollment Packet on each family according to the set timeline Complete and turn in documentation to enroll the child in the ISBE SIS system according to the set timeline. Use the Baby TALK curriculum, specifically the Home Visiting curriculum in conjunction with the specific need of the family on home visits/personal encounters Maintain the appropriate number in case load Schedule, plan and implement regular group parent-child interaction encountersDocumentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation on babyTECH to include demographics, check-ins, encounters, screening, assessment, goals and observations of children and parents Maintain enrollment and exit data to support ISBE SISCollaboration: Collaborate with local agencies that benefit young families Participate in community agency meetings and committees Make appropriate referrals to Baby TALK staff or community agencies Ability to substitute for other Baby TALK staff membersProfessional Development Attend Baby TALK Professional Development Training and Touchpoints Trainings Attend all Baby TALK staff meetings Fully participate in regularly scheduled reflective practice sessions Regularly participate in workshops and seminars to "become ever better" Maintain any professional certifications Participate in semiannual goal settingFunding Streams: Illinois State Board of Education, Prevention Initiative Salary- $45,229
