Muscogee County Educator-MIECHV Home Visitor

Position Information

Classification Title Extension Educator I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

Family Assessment Workers (FAW) will be responsible for assessing new parents (prenatal and postnatal) for the risk of child abuse and neglect. Trained in the Healthy Families Model, the FAW will offer family home visitation services. Family Support Workers (FSW) provide emotional support, parenting education and guidance, and linkage to community resources through weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly home visits with at-risk parents of newborns and children under age five years.

FAW/FSW will work full-time (40 hours per week) and are directly responsible to the Healthy Families Program Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

* Positive parenting experience or prior experience in child abuse prevention, home-based services, parent education, nursing, child development, and related areas are a helpful advantage.

Physical Demands

* Normal working conditions of an office environment.

* Stand for long periods to effectively present program to attendees.

* Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

* Speak effectively to audiences without amplification.

* Driving

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Direct Service

* Provide emotional support and use active listening skills during visits

* Provide crisis counseling to families when appropriate

* Educate families about nurturing care giving skills and child/family development in order to develop quality parenting skills

* Foster positive parent/child interaction

* Refer families to appropriate community resources and services

* Help families to resolve their own problems

* Assist families in receiving proper, preventative medical care for themselves and their children

* Schedule at least weekly visits with each family

* Maintain a relationship with each family for the duration of their involvement with the Healthy Families Program.

* Maintain confidentiality and respect participating parents and children as individuals.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Indirect Service

* Establish a case plan with goals, objectives, and activities with supervisor.

* Attend Family Support Worker training sessions and others as indicated

* Attend weekly individual and monthly group supervisions

* Attend monthly in-services and trainings

* Assist in planning and implementing group activities for families.

* Notify supervisor of any concerns regarding child abuse reports, families missing visits, potential problems, safety issues and any other questions regarding the program

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Assessment:

* Successfully complete all required training required for Family Assessment Workers.

* Utilize basic interviewing skills to conduct psychosocial needs interviews with families during their prenatal and/or perinatal period to further assess risk, compatibility for HFG home visiting, and guide

services.

* Utilize information about the dynamics of child abuse and neglect when appropriate.

* Act as a mandated reporter when indicated.

* Refer the family to Program Manager for assignment to a family support worker.

* Advocate for families as required.

* Communicate and cooperate effectively with administrators, grant manager, community partners, and professionals encountered in performing Assessment tasks.

* Maintain confidentiality and respect participants as individuals.

* Notify Supervisor and SOC Administrator of any concerns regarding child maltreatment, potential problems or safety issues and…