Human Services & Neighborhood Centers

Title:  Home Visitor

Location:  1309 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459

Reports to:  Vice President, 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:

The Home Visitor is responsible for conducting home inspections of legally-exempt and licensed/registered caregivers to ensure compliance with the applicable health and safety regulations. The role also requires the recruitment, monitoring and coaching of participants in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), completion of enrollment, technical assistance, and training to encourage active participation of new enrollees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct announced and unannounced home inspections.
• Complete inspections reports and document in Minute Menu and CTS 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.
• 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:

• BA in social services, nutrition or education is preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• 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 based on experience.

All new hires must provide proof of having received at least one dose of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) authorized COVID-19 vaccine by their first day of employment, and proof of full vaccination within 30 calendar days.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

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.