Family Support Worker/Residenc

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

316d

About The Position

The Family Support Worker/Family Resource Specialist is responsible for providing families with resources based on assessed needs. The Specialist is an advocate for nurturing, non-violent discipline of children and relates to families from a strength-based, family-centered service model in all situations. This role requires close supervision from the programs Executive Director or designated Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families is required.
• Familiar with mental health and medical services and other community resources provided in the service area.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Effective verbal and writing skills.
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with data management systems for daily data entry and management of participant records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Demonstrates acceptance of individual differences.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships.
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal child growth/development, parent-child relationships and parent-child attachment.
• Demonstrates motivation and the ability to learn and practice basic supportive skills.

Nice To Haves

• Continuing education in early childhood and/or family services preferred.
• Experience with supervision of other childcare workers is preferred.
• Infant Mental Health certification level I or II is preferred.
• Infant Mental Health endorsement level I or II preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment needs interviews on an as needed basis and prepares the assessment narrative according to the Health Families America Guidelines for Documenting Assessments.
• Follows up with various points of entry to determine if there are any potential participants.
• Responsible for contacting potential participants through the use of the screening process and for scheduling interviews at the convenience of potential participants, either at the HFNSV office or at their homes.
• Meets with Supervisor to plan supportive service intervention dispositions, i.e., referral to Family Support Worker and/or other community resources.
• Meets with Supervisor on a weekly basis to review family status.
• Documents and consistently follows through with plans made in conjunction with the Supervisor.
• Develops strategies to follow through with those plans with minimal guidance.
• Develops 80% Family Goal Plans (FGP) within 30 days of first home visit with minimal guidance from Program Manager.
• Completes 90% of developmental assessments and evaluation tools with families in a timely manner as defined by program-by-program objectives.
• Completes all paperwork required by program in a timely manner and submits to Supervisor as required.
• Familiarizes self with Valley Health and HFNSV policies and procedures.
• Reviews FGP weekly with families and regularly with Supervisor.
• Regularly uses FGP as a guide for service delivery.
• Leads team projects as assigned.
• Provides facilitation for parent group activities.
• Establishes a trusted relationship with enrolled families.
• Maintains regular family contact at an annual average of 75% home visits due and 85% of in person contact completion.
• Participates in regular staff meetings, training, case conferences, in-service training as required.
• Networks with mental health care providers, maintain referral sources, and establishes cooperative relationships in developing referral sources.
• Documents all supervisory sessions and maintains appropriate supervisory notes.
• Skillfully uses knowledge of parent-child interaction and child development concepts, materials such as curricula, toys, and tools such as videotapes to plan and prepare for home visits.
• Utilizes the principles of supporting nurturing relationships such as reflective listening, active observation and gathering and offering information in a non-judgmental manner.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED