Family Support Hawaii's Early Head Start Program held their annual "Health and Safety Day" this past Friday.
Each year, we get together with our amazing community partners, and our EHS families (and other families too) get to meet with them and learn more about the resources available to them, as well as enjoy fun activities. This year as part of the fun, we included an egg hunt for the children and it was a BIG hit! A big MAHALO to all of our community partners and staff who came out to help make it an awesome success! ...
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Join our team! Family Support Hawaii is seeking an amazing individual to join our team as an Early Head Start Home Visitor. Since 1979, Family Support Services of West Hawaii (dba Family Support Hawaii) has had the mission “To support families and communities in providing love and care for our children.” Now, you can be a part of that mission too!
As an Early Head Start Home Visitor you would act as a partner to families with children from ages zero to three years, as well as expectant mothers. Home Visitors meet with families at least once per week for a minimum of 90 minutes to help foster the growth of the child’s intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs, as well as the overall well-being of the family.
Home Visitors are responsible for:
• Planning, with the family, an individualized program that meets the needs of the child and family
• Supporting families in becoming their child’s first teacher
• Identifying family goals and assisting in the planning and execution of steps to achieve said goals
• Identifying family needs and connecting families to available community resources
• Conducting child development screenings, assessments, and observations
• Ensuring that children stay up to date on medical requirements such as well baby checks, immunizations, dental appointments, etc. following EPSDT guidelines
• Collection of documentation from various community partners
• Accurate data entry into multiple databases to document observations and other activities conducted during home visits
• Other duties as necessary and/or assigned
This is a dynamic position that can bring new challenges and adventures every day. The ideal candidate MUST:
• Be well organized
• Have a flexible schedule
• Have the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, and multi-task when necessary
• Have excellent computer and general office skills
• Be an excellent team player
• Be able to work well independently
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be highly motivated
Education / Experience Requirements
At a minimum, applicants must have:
• A Home-Based CDA credential (or comparable credential)
OR
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Valid driver’s license with current insurance is also required.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@fsswh.org ...
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Attachment is a deep, lasting bond that develops between parent or caregiver and child during the baby’s first few years of life. This attachment is crucial to the growth of a baby’s body and mind. Explore this resource from @ChildWelfaregov to learn more: buff.ly/2OEmllJ ...
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Our Mission: To support families and communities in providing love and care for our children.
Join us today as we continue on this mission at the annual Celebrating Ohana event, put on by our amazing partners at Neighborhood Place of Kona! It will be going on until one (at the Old Sports Authority building) and we're having a great time already! See you here soon!!! ...
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