Job Description
Job Description
Overview
New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.
COMPENSATION :
- $17.00 per hour
- Servicing Scott County
- Full benefits (eligible 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Family Resource Specialist
Be trained and thoroughly understand the guiding principles of Healthy Families America by attending CORE Training, HFA online training modules, and all related trainings as requested by Supervisor or Program ManagerProvide parent counseling during the assessment in areas such as Shaken Baby Syndrome, Safe Sleep, Post Partum Depression and other areas identified as neededResponsible to make independent and discretionary decisions for the welfare of the clientProvide community referral sources with information and training on Healthy Families in order to keep referral numbers consistent and commensurate with the target populationProvide screens and assessments for assigned new familiesProvide referrals for families to other community resources as necessaryProvide transportation to families, as needed, for Healthy Families related servicesDocumentation ResponsibilitiesEnter information regarding screens into the HFI database and have this information prepared for Supervisor prior to weekly supervision
Enter information regarding assessments into the HFI database within 48 working hours of assessment and give to supervisor for reviewRecord all referrals and screens into the referral log and track contact attempts and status of referralsMaintain all contact records and necessary paperwork for client filesEnter information regarding referrals to other community resources into the HFI databaseComplete 90% of assessments prior to the child’s three month birthday and have all documentation to supervisor so first home visit can be completed before child’s three month birthdayComplete certification for First Aid, CPR, and BBPBe willing to respond, when off duty, for emergency needs of clients and staffAttend all required Healthy Families Team Meetings and scheduled supervisionMaintain confidentiality regarding all client contact, personnel and financial matters of the CorporationContribute to the New Hope Services, Inc. team to accomplish services area goalsComplete an average of twenty assessments monthlyFamily Support Specialist
Provide support to parents during home visits in areas such as : child development, parenting, stress management, crisis management, childcare, effects of child abuse and neglectEnsure that enrolled clients receive at least 75% of the home visits they are scheduled to receive based upon level of service criteriaProvide transportation to families, as needed, for Healthy Families related servicesDocumentation ResponsibilitiesEnter information regarding home visits on a weekly basis into the HFI database
Maintain all contact records and necessary paperworkComplete Family Goal Plans with familiesPerform Developmental Screenings in a timely manner, consistent with Healthy Families guidelinesRefer and link families to appropriate community resourcesComplete screenings with families as applicable. Provide appropriate follow up support and referral, based on outcomes of the screening.Ensure that families are linked to a medical provider and that children are completing basic immunizations and attending well child visitsBe willing to respond for emergency needs of clientsAttend all required Monthly Healthy Families Team MeetingsCarry a caseload that meets the standards for Healthy Families IndianaSchedule and attend weekly supervision 2 hours for staff working 35 hours or more per weekAttend training as assignedQUALIFICATIONS :
Ability to work a flexible scheduleDemonstrate sound judgement in the momentDesire to support, strengthen, and establish trusting relationship with families who are pregnant and / or parenting young childrenKnowledge of infant and child developmentExperience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations that are present among the site’s target populationOpen to reflective practice (i.e. has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.)Must possess a valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance coverage per company policy, and have a vehicle that is reliable for transportation of consumersEDUCATION / YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) approved , in Education or Social Services field such as Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or other degrees deemed applicable in accordance with established service standards preferredTwo years professional experience with children and families preferredBenefits
MedicalDentalVisionSTDLTD - company paidLife Insurance - company paidEmployee Assistance Program - company paidAccident & Critical Illness401k - annual company match (% varies)Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid HolidaysCell phone reimbursement stipendEqual Opportunity Employer