Family Assessment Worker, Department of Healthy Family Expansion

BronxCare Health System • New York, NY

3d • $28 - $28

About The Position

The Family Assessment Worker develops, cultivates, and maintains relationships with families in the Healthy Families Program through home visitation. The role assesses family needs, works with families to establish goals and outcomes, and provides or supports services in accordance with program standards. The worker documents service delivery, participates in quality improvement activities, attends required training, and may travel within or outside the state.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working in a child care facility, such as a day care center or Head Start program.
• Licensure appropriate to degree, such as MSW or CSW.
• Certificate program in child care.
• Associate degree in psychology, social work, or elementary education.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, visitors, and employees, and behave in a manner that supports a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System.
• Contribute to and participate in departmental performance and quality improvement activities, including data collection and analysis, risk management and claims activities, Continuous Quality Improvement teams, and compliance with applicable safety, security, incident reporting, infection control, and customer service policies.
• Conduct family assessments and parent surveys to determine family needs and develop goals.
• Make home visits according to family level and the frequency required by Healthy Families America standards; flexibility is required.
• Accompany families to agencies, organizations, and medical visits when necessary.
• Develop goals and outcomes with families based on needed services.
• Track and prepare written reports on service delivery in case records and other required data collection instruments.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties delegated by the Program Manager and Supervisor.
• Attend required Healthy Families training to fulfill the position and build skills; travel may be required within and outside the state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree