Family-Centered Home Visitation Specialist Job Scottsbluff area,Nebraska USA,Social Work

Position Summary

All positions of PPHD will work to support the PPHD mission of "Working together to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, learn, work and play in the Panhandle." This position will support the implementation of PPHD strategic plan objectives through collaboration with partners and the community, a commitment to Community Health Improvement, dedication to implementing evidence-based practices, and implementation of the standards and measures of PHAB accreditation.

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Visitation Specialist Responsibilities

The Home Visitation Specialist is responsible for assessment of potential clients for eligibility in the program and developing and maintaining regular and long‑term contact and support with families through home visitation.

Essential Duties

Initiate prescribed home visits and maintain long‑term contact/support with families. Activity will occur primarily within the family’s home and last at least one hour per visit.

Provide family‑centered, strength‑based coaching directed at establishing a trusting relationship; assist parents in optimizing the home environment; assist family in identifying and improving family support systems; increase parents independent problem solving and child advocacy skills.

Identify and refer to other supportive agencies, including healthcare appointments, as needed.

Assist families in establishing goals and plans for accomplishing them.

Assess normal growth and development of the target child. Screen parents for depression, violence, and parenting skills.

Keep accurate data base records up to date using the data system Family Wise.

Keep signatures for permission and renewal documented.

Attend and/or participate in conferences, workshops, and other training related to job functions.

Work with families involved with Department of Health and Human Services.

Contribute to the work environment within PPHD with an emphasis on professional growth, teamwork and productivity.

Meet for reflective supervision weekly with supervisor.

Travel throughout the panhandle, depending on location of families being served.

Occasionally work some evenings and/or weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma with bachelors preferred
Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
An ability to establish trusting relationships
Acceptance of individual differences
Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the population
Knowledge of infant and child development
Open to reflective practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)
Valid driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Maturity and experience in successfully working with children (0‑5 years of age) and their families
Knowledge of typical child growth/development and parent‑child relationships
Ability to relate to families from a strength‑based model even in a chaotic family environment; ability to approach families from a family‑centered service model
Demonstrates motivation and the ability to learn and practice basic supportive skills
Non‑judgmental
Creative and knowledgeable about community resources
Ability to establish and maintain personal/programmatic boundaries, while providing supportive services
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonality, including value system and behavior norms
Believes in and is comfortable with advocating for nurturing, non‑violent discipline of children
Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate
Demonstrates good communication and organizational skills

Other

Actively participate in Performance Management and Quality Improvement activities
Delivery of services and education in a culturally sensitive manner
Participates in PPHD and community emergency response training and drills in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness
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