Muscogee Extension 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

The Family Resource Specialist (FRS) is responsible for completing the HFA Assessment tool (validated Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale) to identify family strengths and concerns at the start of services with parents. Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to three or five years) contact and support with families. 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.

Home-based service delivery helps to develop healthy family relationships and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect among families needing intensive services. FRS/FSS 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

* Excellent communication skills.

* Ability to develop a warm, supportive and trusting environment for families

* Ability to use active listening and model basic infant care giving skills and parenting techniques

* Ability to relate to families in crisis and be available by phone during regular business hours

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Ability to maintain accurate written logs on family contacts.

* Ability to be objective and make impartial decisions

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

* Establishing a trusting relationship Assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship

* Assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment

* Improving the family support system

* Increasing the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children

* Identifying and referring families for other supportive services, including health care services

* Assisting the family in establishing goals and supporting them throughout this process

* Schedule at least weekly visits with each family

* Maintain confidentiality and respect participating parents and children as individuals

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