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About the Organization

Since 1978, the Denise Louie Education Center has provided high-quality multicultural early learning and family support services to ensure that Seattle kids will be ready to succeed in school and life we believe that children from low-income families deserve to grow up in high-quality learning environments and we strive to close the 'opportunity gap' so that all children can enter kindergarten ready to be successful.

Our MISSION is to promote school and life readiness by providing multicultural early learning services to children and families, especially those who need our services the most. We will respect and preserve each child and family's individuality, cultural heritage, and home language. We will promote personal and social responsibility with integrity and love in an environment defined by social justice and peace.

Our VISION is to educate and empower children and families to reach their full potential so they can advocate for themselves, our community and the world.  

Position Summary

Home Visitors conduct routine family home visits and facilitate positive relationships between parent and child by providing high-quality early childhood educational activities, parenting education, health, mental wellness, nutrition, and family support services.

The ability to speak fluently in English and either Tigrinya or Amharic is preferred for this role.

Travel to various locations in the King County area is required.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate the growth in the relationship between the parent and child to develop a strong social/emotional foundation and positive attachment.
• Support families’ learning about early childhood learning and the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of their child, and support parents as they plan activities and identify goals. Provide community resources as appropriate.
• Complete initial and ongoing child screenings and assessments to meet requirements as well as tailor curricula, select relevant health education, set child goals and screen for potential developmental delays.
• Complete initial and ongoing family screenings and assessments to meet requirements as well as select appropriate community resources, set family goals, and screen for emergent family needs. Discuss any identified concerns with parents, Home Visiting Supervisor, relevant members of the EHS Support Team, and/or Early Intervention providers or DLEC consultants.
• In partnership with families and support team, use screenings, assessments, curricula, and input to provide families with prenatal and early childhood education, in connection to consultants and community resources when appropriate.
• Utilize each family’s home as a learning environment: identify materials and space in the home which can be used to create toys and games to develop intentional learning opportunities, involving the entire family when possible.
• Support and encourage families to promote development of home language, culture and child's sense of self.
• Maintain updated files, documentation on individual children and families following program requirements and maintain tracking, documentation and confidentiality according to program standards.
• Promote, develop, and facilitate group socialization events. Promote involvement with Policy Council and other governance committees. Support family social engagement including parent meeting nights, Play & Learn groups, family story time at the library and other community activities.
• Stay up to date with the agency's communications, policies, procedures, and community engagement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate and follow up as necessary in regular supervision meetings and staffing to maintain team coordination and cohesion with DLEC colleagues, consultants, and community partners.
• Attend Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings in coordination with parents as a member of the Special Services team. Develop activities with input and support from the Special Services team in partnership with the family.
• Assist in the recruitment and engagement of families by conducting outreach with an emphasis on underserved linguistically isolated communities.
• Attend local meetings in order to maintain awareness of community services and referral processes and maintain working knowledge of the Home Visiting field.
• Maintain a professional level of confidentiality with regards to children, families, and staff.

Note: The job duties listed here are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties in order to meet the needs of DLEC.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• Home Visitor CDA, A.A., or B.A required to focus on Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related fields.
• Minimum one year of professional experience working with children and families.
• Birth to three years old experience or prior home visiting experience.
• Knowledge of child development and appreciation of the family’s social, economic, and cultural background.
• Ability to build and maintain a collaborative partnership with parents based on mutual trust.
• Computer proficiency required, including familiarity with data entry.
• Fluent in English (writing and speaking). Bilingual in a language spoken by DLEC parents (Spanish, Portuguese, Tigrinya, Amharic, Cantonese, and Vietnamese) preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and daily access to a personal, legally licensed vehicle with proof of current automobile insurance or another reliable source of transportation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the Home Visitor is regularly required to kneel, bend, crouch, and sit on the floor for prolonged periods. Must also be able to walk, stand, balance, speak clearly, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use fingers, hands, and arms. Frequent local travel to client homes is required.
• The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The working conditions are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Requirements

All staff must comply with state vaccination guidelines, including MMR, and provide a negative TB test (within the last 12 months) or an x-ray, as well as a pre-employment physical. The COVID-19 vaccine requirement remains in effect, with staff required to have at least complete initial dose, per the CDC schedule. Boosters are not required. Medical or religious exemptions may be requested, and if approved, weekly testing will be required.

Employment or volunteer service at Denise Louie Education Center is conditioned on a criminal background check as required by child care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards. The 60 categories of criminal convictions or pending charges disqualifying a person from having access to children in child care are in WAC 388-330-040.

Certain positions require degrees, coursework, or other certifications. You will be asked to provide proof of your stated education prior to hire.

Location

Denise Louie Education Center
Early Head Start & Administrative Office Location
6363 7th Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98108

Application Deadline Date

July 31 2025

Audience

Certified Teachers Graduate Students Undergraduate Alumni Graduate Alumni Master in Teaching Students: Elementary Early Childhood Education Specialization Special Education

Salary

The starting pay range for this position is $28.32 - $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and professional experience. The complete pay range for this position is $28.32 - $34.52 per hour.

Benefits

As a Denise Louie Education Center team member, you may receive some or all of the following employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and options for supplemental Insurance coverage. Team members are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan, which offers a non-elective employer contribution after an introductory period. In addition, eligible full-time and part-time employees will accrue up to 18 days of PTO, eleven paid holidays, and one personal holiday annually. Additional compensation may come in the form of tuition reimbursement, hiring, retention, longevity, referral, or special assignment bonuses, subject to budgetary limitation. Please visit our career page for more information on our current benefit offerings.