Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Comprehensive health plans
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Holistic wellness program
professional development program
401K contribution
Paid volunteer days
6 months paid parental leave
Job Description
Start Early is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering quality early learning and care services across the United States. Focused on closing the opportunity gap for young learners, this organization leverages its deep expertise in program development, policy advocacy, and research to make a nationwide impact. Start Early champions a mission-driven culture rooted in core values including appreciation and respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning, and effective communication. The organization actively fosters an empowering and motivating workplace environment, where employees are energized and passionate about their work. Recognized as a leader in early learning and care, Start Early operates through... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
- At least three years of related experience in service delivery to culturally diverse families with young children using a strengths-based approach
- Ability to read, write, and speak both fluently in English and Spanish
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
- Must obtain DONA certifications within a year of employment
- Knowledge of community resources in Chicago, IL
- Sophisticated digital literacy including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Must receive training in education, nutrition, and other relevant topics
- Must plan and implement appropriate family/parent educational activities and function as a member of the program team
- Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families
- Shown understanding of community resources, family welfare, and government assistance programs
- Understanding of community resources and the capacity to develop community partnerships to ensure that families receive comprehensive services
- Communicate optimally and function well with families, children, staff, and various professional community groups
- Must have strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Deep commitment to advancing diversity and incorporating it into interpersonal routines and practice
- Efficiently establish and handle relationships with colleagues/clients and gain their trust and respect
- Relief and experience in handling risk and uncertainty to move work forward
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
- At least three years of related experience in service delivery to culturally diverse families with young children using a strengths-based approach
- Ability to read, write, and speak both fluently in English and Spanish
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
- Knowledge of community resources in Chicago, IL
- Sophisticated digital literacy including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Must receive training in education, nutrition, and other relevant topics
- Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families
- Understanding of community resources, family welfare, and government assistance programs
- Communication skills including written and verbal
- Interpersonal and organizational skills
- Deep commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion
- Experience in handling risk and uncertainty to move work forward
Job Duties
- Institute quality assurance measures to ensure the consistency of services
- Facilitate ongoing parent groups with relevant topics for parent education, promoting socialization, prenatal groups, child development, and recruitment of other families
- Work with program staff and the management team to ensure full enrollment
- Ensure program adherence to all relevant Early Head Start program requirements, recommending changes to procedures and updating forms
- Attend all meetings and/or conferences as assigned (community, state, regional, and national)
- Participate in data collection, program evaluation, and event monitoring for reporting programmatic or contractual objectives
- Present data and provide feedback relative to service needs
- prepare monthly documentation and annual reports to supervise quality and improvement
- Provide weekly supervision and support to Doula and Home Visiting staff in Early Childhood Development, Prenatal Services, Family Support, Nutrition, and Parenting per Healthy Parents & Babies program requirements
- Regularly coach, observe, and document the work of the Healthy Parents & Babies Doulas and Home Visitors to ensure they supervise and maintain caseloads
- Ensure that all written and electronic records are complete and up to date
- Complete monthly monitoring of participant files to ensure all records are up-to-date, complete, and accurate
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on program policies and procedures, share with Healthy Parents & Babies staff, and ensure adherence to such policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain joint community relationships with outside service agencies providing child and health care services
- Design activities to recruit new community partners, and supervise systems to document families' participation, referrals, and follow-up
- Introduce standard processes, pilot new activities, and adopt innovative approaches to recruiting and maintaining community partners
- Partner with ERSEA Coordinators and Program Administrative and Marketing Teams to develop comprehensive program promotion to best serve the needs of Healthy Parents & Babies families
- Work closely with the other community-based doulas, home visitors, and supervisors
- Provide Doula support and backup services, including field support and coverage of home visiting services
- Develop and maintain supportive, believing relationships with families to promote maternal and child health and positive birth outcomes
- Utilize professional training and judgment to complete assessments and screening of families' physical, social, psychological, and environmental health status to develop and implement care plans, make appropriate referrals, and provide in-person connections to community resources
- Serve as an advocate to ensure children and pregnant participants receive appropriate services from the program, community, medical, and private entities
- Provide individualized health education relative to adopting safe and healthy behaviors, including healthy parent-child interaction and self-care practices
- Collaborate with care providers, allied professionals, and other community partners regarding the needs of children and pregnant participants
- Participate in the orientation and onboarding of all new Healthy Parents and Babies staff
- Directly facilitate the professional growth of the Doulas and home visitors
- Ensure that Doulas attend approximately two births each month and maintain availability around the clock during those births
- Ensure that Home Visitors conduct a minimum of 46 weekly visits per family per year, with each visit lasting at least 90 minutes
- Ensure that Home Visitors maintain a caseload of 10 children
- Ensure that Doulas maintain a caseload of 10 to 12 pregnant participants
- Guide the ongoing professional development of the Doula/Home Visiting staff, including providing coaching/mentoring, facilitation of staff onboarding, and team development
- Develop and implement staff training
- Facilitate monthly reflective supervision cycles, plan and facilitate community of practice meetings
- Provide guidance and assist home visiting/doula teams with prenatal/home visitor socializations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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