Family Child Care Network Home Visitor

Title: Family Child Care Network Home Visitor (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
Location: 1309 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459
Reports to: Early Learn Network Director, Home-Based Childcare Services
About Us:
The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development
organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities.
We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings
are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong
communities that residents can be proud of. WHEDco’s mission is to give the South Bronx access to all
the resources that create thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school
programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See
www.whedco.org for more information.
Job Summary:
WHEDco and the New York City Department of Education (DOE) regard family childcare as a respected
and valued profession within the early care and education system. We aim to support and enhance the
inherent strengths of family childcare programs for children from birth to age four. These programs
foster continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay
the groundwork for future learning. The Home Visitor is primarily responsible for monthly home visits to
all affiliated providers to support and ensure compliance with the Office of Children and Families (OCFS),
the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Department of Education (DOE)policies, and other
applicable requirements under the guidance of the Network Director or Education Director. The home
visitor will also provide coaching and technical assistance for all affiliated providers.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct announced and unannounced monthly home visits to support providers and ensure
  their compliance with OCFS, CACFP and DOE policies.
• Complete inspection reports and document in databases as required.
• Develop corrective action plans and establish timelines for completion.
• Provide technical assistance, coaching and support to providers as needed to increase quality
  childcare and provider skills.
• Recruit and enroll providers in CACFP, and provide support for increased retention.
• Provide individualized training on CACFP claim processing, menu and attendance requirements.
• Conduct 28-day visit for new CACFP participants.
  Qualifications:
• Required minimum of Associates Degree or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
  with training in nutrition, health, and safety.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in social services, nutrition or education is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• 3 years’ experience with family child-care or legally exempt childcare is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to interact with individuals
  from diverse backgrounds and with diverse communication styles.
• Basic data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  Excellent benefits and competitive salary ($40,000.00 – $45,000.00) based on experience.
  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include
  “FCCN Home Visitor” and your name in the subject line.
  WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination
  because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age,
  disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any
  other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law
  with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
  WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information
  entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records
  available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm
  employment eligibility.