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Home-Based Floater, Family Educator 

This position is eligible for a $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment.

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths, as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Home-Based, Floater Teacher at Catholic Charities:

• Supports the Home-Based team when planned or unplanned extended absences occur such as a Sabbatical or Leave of Absence.  
• Plans and develops with parents an individualized program for their family, through establishing a caring professional relationship and a climate of mutual trust and respect through weekly home visits. 
• Works with families to strengthen their knowledge of child development; helps parents understand how children learn and grow; plans and conducts appropriate activities together with parents that meet their child's intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs. 
• Works with parents to strengthen the family's knowledge of health and nutrition, by integrating health and nutrition education into the program, coordinating with other staff and parents health screenings for family members and providing information and referrals, if necessary. 
• Assists parents in strengthening their knowledge of community resources and supports parents in developing problem solving skills. 
• Provides developmental screenings and information to parents and families and provides referrals to other agencies when appropriate. 
• Plans and implements the appropriate number of socializations according to Head Start Performance Standards. 
• Maintains accurate and timely program data to meet reporting requirements.  Enters data and generates reports. 
• Ensures accurate and complete records are maintained. 
• Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately. 
• Works with parents to develop weekly home visit activity plans based on each child's developmental assessment and the Family Partnership Agreement. 
• Manages and informs parents of scheduled field trips, extracurricular activities and other scheduled activities. 
• Prepares and submits internal and external reports and documentation in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and operating standards. 

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the practices and principles of child development and early childhood education; child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning; and family dynamics.   
• Skilled in communicating with and motivating people, including people whose first language is not English 
• Must be knowledgeable of all Head Start Program Performance Standards  
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Spanish  
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines within established timeframes 
• Ability to use computer programs such as Excel and Word, as well as use of internet applications to enter data, generate reports, research resources, and create communications. 
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency and/or confrontational situation. 
• Ability to calm others under stressful or confrontational conditions. 
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.  
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 6 months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Home Visitor CDA or equivalent. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $22.39 - $26.08/hour- Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Shift is Full Time
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave. 
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent's premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? 

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. 

We look forward to meeting you!

*We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

*Drug-Free Workplace

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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