HIPPYCorps is a Colorado AmeriCorps Program.

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Home Visitors serve as HIPPYCorps Members. HIPPYCorps provide individualized parenting education and supportive services in the homes of ethnically diverse families with pre- school children.

These positions are AmeriCorps Service Positions and sign a Member Service Agreement for 900 hours.

Guidelines for the HIPPY Home Visitor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligible for participation in the HIPPY program
• Parent of three- or four-year old child or access to a “practice child” of the appropriate age (a child with whom the home visitor executes the HIPPY curriculum daily)
• Resident of the targeted community
• Vehicle ownership or access to public transportation
• Good (functional) oral and written communication skills, including good reading skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to be task-oriented
• Ability to adhere to schedules and specific timetables
• Demonstrated emotional maturity and sensitivity to needs and interests of the target community

• Aptitude to complete paperwork and reports
• Excellent inter-personal skills, including intangible qualities (e.g. friendliness, openness, non-judgmental attitude, enthusiasm, )
• Ability to serve as a role model (positive attitude, professional dress, demeanor, and behavior)

Responsibilities:

• Executing the curriculum with his or her own child or “practice” child daily
• Meeting and role playing the curriculum with assigned families each week
• Participation in the planning and orchestration of group meetings, which includes role playing the curriculum and the provision of an enrichment activity
• Participation in weekly in-service training and other staff development activities
• Keeping the HIPPY coordinator informed of child/family progress and familial issues and concerns as they arise
• Timely completion and submission of required forms and other documentation as required by the coordinator and/or HIPPY USA
• Participation in all sponsored HIPPY activities (e.g. field trips, graduations, award

ceremonies, etc.)

• Assisting the coordinator in maintaining an efficient record keeping system for participating

HIPPYCorps Member Benefits

• $1,288 monthly living allowance
• Approximately $3,047 education award upon completion of service
• Extensive training and workforce development
• Strong encouragement onto higher education
• Develop team and leadership skills

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1,288.00 per month

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,400.00 - $1,450.00 per month

Work Location: One location

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