Full-time Family Support Specialist — Home Visitor

The Family Support Specialist provides child development, social, health and parenting support services to a caseload of families. Services are delivered through home visits, group activities, advocacy and crisis intervention. The Specialist uses a research based curriculum to plan safe, developmentally appropriate experiences for infants and toddlers in their homes while deepening the parents’ understanding of their roles as their child’s first teacher.

Education and Experience

Preferred candidate will have a BA/BS Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and/or Social Work. An Associates degree in ECE or Social Services will be considered. Two to three years experience in Early Childhood, social services, or a family support program including work with infants and toddlers is required, as is experience providing parent education to families. Computer knowledge, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and on-line databases is needed. Good writing and record-keeping skills and the ability to work independently as well as with a team are necessary.

Other

This is a full-time, full year position. Applicants must be able to work some evening hours for family events and evening parent groups. The position is available immediately.

Please e-mail, or fax cover letter and resume to:

Jessica King, MSW
Family Support Program Manager
Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
1416 Lake Street
Evanston, IL 60201
jessicaking@iwse.org
Fax: 847.563.8359

Teaching Position

Summary

The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston is currently hiring for Teaching Positions at our Teen Baby Nursery location. This program provides full-day child care for children from 6-weeks to 3 years of age.

Qualifications

Must have experience working with children under the age of three and their families. Experience with teen parent s a plus. Knowledge of current theories and practices in the field of Infant Toddler Care and Education required. Must be able to work cooperatively with other team members in a multicultural, interdisciplinary environment. Patience, maturity, and a love of very young children necessary.

Education

An Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, (ECE) or Child Development (CD) preferred, OR
An Associates or Bachelors degree and a minimum of 30 college credit hours in ECE or CD.

Organization

The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) is a 98-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood care for infants and toddlers as well as family support services that enable families to provide the stability and care that their children need. The services of the IWSE are focused on those children and families who are most at-risk including those who are living in poverty, teen parents, and families with children living with disabilities.

Both of our locations are accredited by NAEYC and funded in part by Early Head Start.

Compensation

IWSE offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Salaries are based on education and experience.


Please email resume and cover letter to:

Kamilah Wilson
Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
2010 Dewey Ave, Evanston IL 60201
847.864.6945
Fax 847.869.4090
Email: kamilahwilson@iwse.org

Teacher Aide Position

Summary

The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston is currently hiring A Teacher Aide at our Teen Baby Nursery location. This program provides full-day early care and education for children from 6-weeks to 5 years of age.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a minimum of one year experience working with children under the age of three and their families. Knowledge of current theories and practices in the field of Infant Toddler Care and Education required. Must be able to work cooperatively with other team members in a multicultural, interdisciplinary environment. Patience, maturity, and a love of very young children necessary.

Education

An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, (ECE) or Child Development (CD) preferred, OR
A minimum of 30 college credit hours with at least twenty-one credit hours in ECE/CD, and enrollment in an associates or baccalaureate degree program in ECE or CD or a closely related field.

Organization

The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) is a 98-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood care for infants and toddlers as well as family support services that enable families to provide the stability and care that their children need. The services of the IWSE are focused on those children and families who are most at-risk including those who are living in poverty, teen parents, and families with children living with disabilities.

Both of our locations are accredited by NAEYC and funded in part by Early Head Start.

Compensation

IWSE offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Salaries are based on education and experience.

Please email resume and cover letter to:

Pamela Staples
Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
2200 Main St, Evanston IL 60202
847.491.9650
Fax 847.491.9410
Email: pamelastaples@iwse.org