Grant Home Visitor - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

15d

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Home Visitor Grant
SUMMARY
Provides Help Me Grow Home Visitation services to expectant moms and families with young children that cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships, promote healthy childhood growth and development, and enhance family functioning by reducing risk and building protective factors.
Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Teaching, r Nursing, or related human services field
• Must obtain home visitor credential during orientation period and maintain credential throughout employment
• Preferably two years of recent experience working in the community experience with an emphasis on home visiting. Strong understanding of child development and community resources.
• Ability to write effectively and speak clearly.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work well with and relate effectively with co-workers, staff, or other service providers, parents, young children, and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides culturally sensitive home visitation services for families that promote positive parent-child interaction, child developmental skills, and healthy and safety practices through the use of curriculum and other educational materials in accordance with best practices model standards. Provides information, referrals, and linkages to available community resources. Links families to a medical provider to assure optimal health and development.
• Administers developmental assessment tools and screenings to monitor progress of child health and development and parent-child interaction skills in accordance with timelines
• Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and to meet stated goals.
• Maintains accurate and complete electronic, case files, and program records in accordance with timelines.
• Facilitates relationships and coordinates service with program collaboration partners and other community agencies.
• Participates in supervision on a regular basis and participates in required trainings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level