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THE CHILDRENS PLACE AT HOME SAFE INC•Boca Raton, FL

5d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable residents in Palm Beach County and South Florida from child abuse and domestic violence. Its mission is to create safer, more productive lives for infants, children, young adults, and families. The Developmental Consultant Liaison performs two related roles. As a Hospital Liaison, the position screens newly delivered mothers and babies at assigned hospitals to determine eligibility for Healthy Beginnings referral services, coordinates screening with hospital personnel, connects eligible participants with services and referrals, and completes required documentation and data entry. The liaison also works with hospitals, supervisors, participants, and collaborating partners. As a Developmental Consultant, the position provides approved screening and assessment services for children through age five and/or their families, interprets results, and recommends appropriate services. The role engages clients, connects participants with collaborating partners, and conducts family visits at home or other community locations. Scheduling must accommodate families, including appointments after school, in the evening, or on weekends. The employee reports appointments, referrals, home visits, and other program activities to a supervisor daily. The position is full-time in Boca Raton, Florida. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility for evening and weekend hours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services; social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education are preferred fields.
At least two years of experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development, or a related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse.
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

A degree in social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Screen newly delivered mothers and babies at assigned hospitals to determine eligibility for Healthy Beginnings referral services.
Coordinate with assigned hospital personnel to ensure screening assessments are conducted.
Serve as a liaison among hospitals, supervisors, program participants, and collaborating partners.
Help eligible participants access program services, referrals, and linkages.
Complete required paperwork related to screening and assessment administration, partner collaboration, program data collection, and eligibility requirements.
Enter program data into designated databases in a timely manner.
Provide approved screening and assessment services for children through age five and/or their families.
Analyze and interpret screening and assessment data and identify and recommend appropriate services.
Engage clients and serve as a liaison between program participants and collaborating partners.
Conduct Developmental Consultant visits with families in their homes or other designated community locations.
Accommodate appointments after school, in the evenings, and/or on weekends when needed to improve family access.
Report appointments, referrals, home visits, and other Healthy Beginnings Program activities to a supervisor daily.