Healthy Families Home Visitor

HSMC•Milford, MA

31d

About The Position

Healthy Families is a home visiting program that provides new, first time parents under 24 years old, with information on child development, support, and a link to community resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Experience working with families and young children
Knowledge of child development and positive parent child interactions
Valid Driver’s License and own transportation
Excellent written documentation skills and proficient with computers

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Schedule, plan, and complete home visits with families on caseload
Provide parenting education to families using curriculum in the following areas: parent child interactions, parent and child safety, parent and child health, child development, anticipatory guidance and discipline, healthy relationships, healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery
Support participants in their roles as first time parents
Complete screening and assessments for the child and family, including developmental questionnaires and mental health screens
Develop a goal plan with each family
Maintain documentation related to work with families in electronic client record
Complete program required reports within established timelines
Connect families to community resources and provide appropriate referrals when needed
Organize, facilitate, and participate in group events for HF families
Participate in community outreach activities and maintain professional relationships with community partners
Collaborate with community agencies working with parents and children including the Department of Children and Families
Practice cultural humility when working with families
Attend intensive home visiting and topic-based trainings provided by HFA
Attend biweekly staff meetings, participate in case reviews and attend other team activities