Healthy Families Home Visitor - HEALTHY FAMILY GRANT

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

The Healthy Families Program Home Visitor provides supportive care for identified Healthy Families clients and their families in the home or in the community. The scope of Home Visitor includes assisting with direct care, coordination of care, client/family education, outreach, and advocacy.

Hours : 40 hours a week

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required, higher education recommended.

EXPERIENCE:

• Educational background in child and family development. Prior experience in working with children and families.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in English and another language preferred.
• Personal characteristics: mature, keen observational skills, ability to form trusting relationships, non-judgmental, able to function within professional boundaries.
• Must be able to travel to all communities serviced by the HFP.
• Demonstrates dependability and reliability crucial for more independent role (consistently punctual, notifies agency promptly if unable to meet assignment).
• Successfully completes certification in CPR.
• Demonstrates positive communication/interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Generous earned time benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on-campus parking

About MelroseWakefield Hospital:

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.