Family Support Specialist

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium Inc • North Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

Position Summary:
Conduct home visitation and parenting educations services to pregnant women and children, based on the Healthy Families/TIP and Parents as Teachers Models

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, Bachelor Degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year in maternal and child health or related field, experience working with, or assisting, at-risk children and families in a community setting. Familiarity with the targeted population and geographic location of the assigned program. Knowledge and experience relating to the field of non-profit and education is strongly preferred
• Language: must be bilingual in English and Spanish
• Computer proficiency required with Microsoft programs. Strong interpersonal & oral/written communication skills required.
• Valid Driver’s license with the ability to provide proof of ongoing automobile insurance coverage is required. This position will entail reimbursable local and statewide travel utilizing personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of pregnant women and children to identify eligibility in home visitation supportive services.
• Conduct weekly home visits with pregnant women and new mothers in the target area, to provide education, care management and supportive services.
• Link and refer women of childbearing age, infants, and children to services as needed.
• Perform home assessments to determine needs of families.
• Reconnect women and children, who have been identified as “lost to care”, to necessary medical and social services.
• Identify and address barriers to care.
• Outreach to families and community agencies to provide linguistically appropriate health information, to heighten awareness of program services and community resources.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Program Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED