This is a professional position responsible for working with parents and expectant parents eligible for HMG Home Visiting Services and providing parent support and education, as well as connecting them with community services, resources and educational opportunities.
Duties Include:
· Schedules and conducts required home visits for HMG families in accordance with Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Healthy Families America (HFA) standards.
· Delivers evidence-informed home visiting services according to ODH and HFA policies and procedures.
· Establishes individual eligibility for HMG Home Visiting services by conducting the initial assessment tool identified by ODH and HFA.
· Responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for accomplishing their goals, as well as the assessment of the normal growth and development of the eligible child.
· Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonality, including value system and behavior norms. Also demonstrates strong communication skills and positive team member skills.
· Initiates and maintains regular contact and support with families, primarily within the family’s home.
· Participates and collaborates in finding child activities with local agencies and attends collaborative meetings as assigned.
· Conducts family interviews and home visits and secures reports and other pertinent information from agencies and professionals involved in delivering services.
· Encourages and fosters family independence in decision making regarding needed services and supports.
· Provides family-centered and strength-based services to families directed at establishing a trusting relationship.
· Assists families with strengthening the parent-child relationship, with improving their skills to optimize the home environment, improving their family support system, and increasing their ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children.
· Identifies and refers families for contacts/appointments at other supportive agencies, including healthcare appointments.
· Develops and maintains individual case files for all referrals and eligible individuals in a confidential and up-to-date manner and system following department standards.
- Work as an integral member of the Help Me Grow Program by participating in ongoing recruitment as well as completing enrollment applications accurately and timely to determine the eligibility of families for the program.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent preferably an Associate’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Nursing, Family Studies or a related field. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to speak and understand preferred but not required.
· Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
· An ability to establish trusting relationships
· Acceptance of individual differences
· Experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse families
· Knowledge of infant and child development
· Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.)
· Infant mental health endorsement preferred (if available in the state; if unsure, you can find out on the IMH website.
· Must be able to obtain and maintain Ohio Department of Health Home Visiting Certification.
· Must maintain valid Ohio Driver’s License, proof of personal vehicle insurance and complete FBI/BCI Background check.
Compensation/Benefits
· Mileage reimbursement
· Vacation (5 days), Sick and Personal Time (5 days)
There is a 1-year commitment requirement. If you resign before your 1-year anniversary the cost of your training costs must be repaid.
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Akron, OH 44305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Human Services: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
