Mutual Assistance Network (MAN) is a community development organization dedicated to advancing social and economic opportunities so families can thrive. MAN works to strengthen the existing social and economic infrastructure of Del Paso Heights, Arden Arcade, and the surrounding Northern Sacramento neighborhoods. With more than 30 years in the community, MAN’s approach to work is firmly rooted in racial equity, social justice, and ensuring daily practices and principles are reflective of the cultures, beliefs, and values of the communities we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Home Visitor shall serve as the family’s primary contact with the Birth & Beyond (B&B) program. Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Home Visitor is responsible for developing a relationship with the family and working in their home and community to build upon strengths and to enhance self-sufficiency. The Home Visitor will be tasked with providing culturally responsive services and referral/resources to enhance the social and emotional development of families with children 0-18 years. The Home Visitor acts as a communication and trust bridge between the family, child protective services, social services and mental health systems. All duties will be performed within a strength-based, culturally responsive and in a trauma informed manner.
This position is non-exempt, hourly and full time.
Compensation: Non-exempt, $23.00 - $25.00/Hourly
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Home Visitation
- Conduct regularly scheduled home visits to assigned families, to provide the Nurturing Parenting Program to parents and children in their homes.
- Conduct screens and assessments on all assigned families.
- Work with families to empower them to engage in problem solving.
- Model good parenting behavior, provides support, education/ information, and provides parents with age appropriate parenting and positive discipline techniques.
- Promote parent participation in home activities (lesson) designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of their children.
- Work with families to develop, review, and update Family Nurturing Plans per Birth & Beyond Policies & Procedures under the direction of the Team Leader.
- Model nurturing attitudes and behaviors in all contacts with program participants and program staff.
- Utilize community resources, in-home teaching, and supportive problem solving to help families meet the goals of their nurturing plans.
- Advocate for and act as a liaison for families with existing community services and agencies, which may include routine translation and interpretation.
2. Supervision, Multi-Disciplinary Resource Team Case Reviews, Training
- Attend weekly supervision with the Team Leader.
- Participate as a member of the B&B Multi-Disciplinary Resource Team (MRT) of service providers, presenting assigned families to the MRT as required.
- Consult with MRT members regarding issues the family may experience that need additional assessments, referrals, or services.
- Facilitate and document ongoing progress of the MRT action plan.
- Attend required B&B trainings provided by The Child Abuse Prevention Center, the County of Sacramento, and its Contractors.
3. Case File Documentation
- Complete documentation as required by B&B Policies & Procedures; including but not limited to: Face to Face reports; Family Nurturing Plan; Multi-Disciplinary Resource Team forms; Immunization Records; Critical Incident Reports, CPS reports, etc.
- Assist and submit accurate and timely reports, progress notes, and data collection
4. Other Functions:
- Assist with and participate in outreach, community engagements, referrals, and volunteer generation.
- Maintain a safe, clean, resourceful, and enriching environment for families and staff.
- Assist with, conduct and/or participate in Mutual Assistance Network’s Community Centers (also referred to as Family Resource Center) classes, events and activities. Assist as needed with play care.
- Participate in health insurance outreach and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) claimable activities as defined in the MAA claim plan, and accurately complete MAA time studies.
- Perform other duties as assigned that are associated with the B&B Performance Measures.
- Must report to work site as scheduled and agreed upon with Supervisor (Team Leader)
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Ability to work with diverse workgroups and serve families with diverse economic, social, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledgeable about local community resources.
- Ability to establish and maintain personal and programmatic boundaries while providing supportive services.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonality, including value systems and behavior norms.
- Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families, with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Demonstrate good writing and organizational skill.
- Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
- Knowledge of child abuse issues, substance abuse and family dynamics.
- Knowledge of child development and behavior.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Experience in social services in community settings with families preferred.
- Able to deal with stressful situations.
Community Engagement and Responsiveness:
- Provide care to reduce barriers and ensure effective support for all members of the community.
- Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with residents in North Sacramento, particularly Del Paso Heights and Arden Arcade, and serve families with professionalism, respect, and sensitivity.
- Commit to ongoing learning and adaptation to better serve the needs of the local population.
- Maintain familiarity with the community and neighborhood where the Family Resource Center is located, as well as surrounding areas.
- Possess or demonstrate a willingness to develop knowledge of community values, beliefs, and practices.
- Show a commitment to continuous improvement in serving and engaging with the community effectively.
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to work in office setting and operate basic office equipment (phones, fax and copy machine)
- Ability to perform basic computer functions (word processing, internet research, email
- Ability to work with individuals in their home environment
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to frequently sit, bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach, push and pull
- Ability to occasionally walk up to one mile intermittingly with breaks
- Ability to climb stairs
Other Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write and fluently speak Spanish.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Clearance of fingerprint background check.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.
- Able to travel between sites and to offsite events.
I have received, reviewed and fully understand the job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under all conditions as described subject to reasonable accommodation. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the State of California, it is the policy of Mutual Assistance Network to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Organizational Development Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
