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　　POSITION SUMMARY:\Provide service coordination to families and guide parents in providingdevelopmentally appropriate learning activities for\their children through weekly home visits as outlined in the Early HeadStart Performance Standards.\ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\Conduct weekly home visits to families that are no less than 90 minutes,and include all necessary\components based on family needs, and per the families learning style.This includes Social Services,\Parent Involvement, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Child Development andSpecial Needs services to\families.\Maintain ongoing assessments for each child, which include DevelopmentalObservations, ASQ-3 and\ASQ-SE screenings, and parent feedback.\Provide information to assist parents in gaining knowledge about childdevelopment, which will support\them in encouraging their childs growth and school readiness.\Team with parents to develop individualized lesson plans that includeparent goals and interests.\Develop and review monthly an ongoing family goals that address theneeds of families. Assist and\support families in meeting those goals to achieve self-sufficiency.\Track all referrals and resources made and identify gaps in services.\Recruit children and families meeting Early Head Start (EHS) and HeadStart (HS) program\requirements for services within the identified service area.\Complete applications: obtain proof of birth, and proof of income todetermine eligibility for services.\Work cooperatively within the program and with community partners toplan and conduct transitional\activities from one educational setting to the next.\Identify, refer to, and work cooperatively with local community agenciesand providers to ensure\comprehensive services to meet family needs.\Complete data entry into Data Base System, per assigned due dates, andupdate as needed.\Collect, track, maintain, and coordinate childrens health requirementswith the health services staff.\Guide parent in preparation of one nutrition activity in the home, permonth.\Partner with parents to plan two (2) group socializations per month andfour (4) PACT nights per year.\Follow budget guidelines for nutrition activities/ socializations.\Assist families in pursuing educational and professional developmentopportunities.\Provide prenatal mothers with information, training, and support to meetboth baby and mothers needs.\Transport families as per program requirements to support family needs/goals.\Instruct and support parents in using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)strategies to prevent and defuse\disruptive behavior.\Comply with Head Start Performance Standards.\Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.\Continue Professional Development as required for this position.\Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering toappropriate break times.\Attend mandatory In-Service trainings, staff meetings, and other eventsas required.\Maintain a clean and adequately serviced vehicle.\Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriateauthority.\Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.\Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc.customers.\Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP,Inc.\Support management decisions both in actions and words.\Other duties as assigned.