Home Visitor

Job Details

Job Location

University Park - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

B.A. / B.S.

Salary Range

$23.20 - $26.07 Hourly

Job Shift

Full-Time

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

ROLE SUMMARY :

The Home Visitor will provide services to caregivers and their newborns until the child reaches the age of 5.

Home Visitation services are offered to at-risk families to support parent-child attachment, child development, and linkage of families to resources. This program offered by Wellnest is based on the Healthy Families America model of home visiting. This model supports new parents at the time their new babies are born, and provides additional support and ongoing home visitation services during the important early years of a child's life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Conducts surveys / assessments of parents and caregivers to determine eligibility for the program.
• Is responsible for providing program participants regular home visits for up to five years.
• Provides weekly home visits for at least the first six months after the child's birth and possibly less frequently after the first six months depending the family's progress and challenges.
• Follows guidelines for delivering research-based curriculum.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the model's family centered strategies.
• Builds rapport with families to establish a trusting relationship with participants; strengthens the parent-child relationship; improves parenting skills; and serves as an advocate for child and family.
• Assists families in referrals and linkage to other supportive agencies
• Supports the family with setting goals and develop a plan for achieving these goals.
• Conducts standardized, periodic screenings to identify potential developmental delays or health challenges facing the child.
• Takes initiative to represent the Clinic while supporting the mission by engaging actively in community events, including events related to recruitment of clients and funder activities and, on weekends.
• Completes required documentation in order to meet organizations guidelines and standards for client charts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Candidates may be with or within 6 months of receiving a Bachelor's Degree, at which time a conferred degree copy is required. At least two years of case management whether in a formal or non-formal setting such as volunteer work is preferred.Home Visiting experience is highly preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the

Company. Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business. Employee must maintain a valid California driver's license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest's insurance carrier's criteria for liability coverage. In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Proof that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted per eligibility guidelines by your employment start date. Per the CDC and Department of Public Health, individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 : two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J] / Janssen). The Company will provide exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and / or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects.

REASONING ABILITY :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for it. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform

Qualifications

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS