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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Provides home visitation services to expectant moms and families with young children that cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships, promote healthy childhood growth and development, and enhance family functioning by reducing risk and building protective factors.

Essential Job Functions

• ​Provides culturally sensitive home visitation services for families that promote positive parent-child interaction, child development skills, and health and safety practices using a curriculum and other educational materials in accordance with best practice model standards. Provides information, referrals, and linkages to available community resources. Links families to a medical provider to assure optimal health and development (i.e., timely immunizations, well-child care, etc.).

• Administers developmental assessment tools and screenings to monitor progress of child health and development and parent-child interaction skills in accordance with timelines.

• Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and to meet stated goals.

• Maintains accurate and complete electronic, case file, and program records in accordance with timelines.

• Facilitates relationships and coordinates services with program collaboration partners and other community agencies.

• Participates in supervision on a regular basis and participates in required trainings.

Licensing/Certification

For Early Head Start grant program- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from Council for Professional Recognition and the Family Advocate Credential (required within 18 months of hire unless they have a degree or coursework that meets the requirements in the Education section)

For Mother Infant Early Childhood Visitation and Help Me Grow grant programs- must obtain Home Visitor Credential within 90 days of employment and maintain credential throughout employment.

Education

Associate Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education/Development or Nursing (required)

Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education/Development or Nursing (preferred)

A combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Work Experience

2 years of experience working with the community with an emphasis on home visiting (preferred)

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Monitor child health and development and parent-child interaction skills

Record accurate and complete case files in timely manner

Analyzing data or information

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Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Reads/Interprets written/oral instructions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].