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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Why Join Concordia Place? Do you want to positively impact children's growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you!Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant mission driven organization providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Our centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow. Concordia believes everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive.Our Guiding PrinciplesFaith in ActionA Place of YesA Place for AllA Place of OneA Place of ExcellenceOverviewRecognizing that the family is the child's first teacher, the Home Visitor supports parents on their journey into and through parenthood. The Home Visitor forms positive, trusting relationships with participating families to support, strengthen, and build confidence in their parenting role. The Home Visitor conducts developmental assessments, develops home-based personalized lesson plans and services, as well as group social connections and educational opportunities. Reports to the Home Visiting Manager.Requirements: ResponsibilitiesPersonalized Family SupportMeet one-on-one with families to understand their needs; work together to define their goalsSupport families in reaching their identified goals; provide parent tools and skills to stimulate their child's health developmentCreate individualized lesson plans tailored to the child and family: age-appropriate activities for the child and resources for parentsImplement Parents as Teachers curriculum guidelines, include requirements from the funding partnersConduct Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) with families every four months (or as required) to determine need for case management, referrals as well as Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)Prepare and submit appropriate documentation and reports, maintain client records in accordance to professional standards and funder requirementsMaintain required screenings, update immunizations, educational status, WIC appointments, and family planning for participants and their childrenSocial ConnectionsOrganize monthly group activities to provide support, education, and information on topics that reflect families' needs and interests, such as child development and parentingEncourage family inter-connections, engagement and sharingPromote activities to families to ensure high attendanceInvite home visiting families to Concordia's center-based events, and foster relations between familiesOutreach, Enrollment and Program DevelopmentActively recruit families for home visiting services; maintain a relevant pipeline to maximize caseloadCollaborate with Concordia program leadership to refer families and children between programsNetwork in the community to provide a Concordia presence and visibility; interact professionally with business and community leaders to develop community relationships and collaborate with other agencies and servicesParticipate in meetings, conferences, in-service training required by Concordia and funders; represent Concordia at external meetingsWork as a cohesive part of the leadership team to develop a sense of shared mission, coordinating and collaborating with other Concordia sites and departmentsPerform other duties as needed or assignedQualificationsMinimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Social Work, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.Family Specialist Credential level 5 from GatewaysMust speak, read, and write Spanish fluently (bilingual in English and Spanish)