Hippy Home Visitor

Wellness Pointe • Longview, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a paraprofessional position with responsibility for providing one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents, in their homes or in a community-based setting (for group meetings) and will supply the parent with weekly HIPPY activity packets. The position provides a broad range of services including developing and maintaining formal relationships within the community; develops and maintain linkages with various community resources; and to be a role model and advocate for families and children.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate and a minimum of one year experience with children and families.
• Eligible for participation in the HIPPY program
• A parent of a three, or four year old child or access to a "practice child" of the appropriate age (a child with whom the home visitor daily executes the HIPPY curriculum)
• A resident of the Gregg or Harrison County.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residence card required.
• Clear Federal background/fingerprinting check.

Nice To Haves

• Good organizational skills and the ability to be task-oriented
• Good (functional) oral and written communication skills, including good reading skills
• Ability to adhere to schedules and specific timetables
• Demonstrated potential leadership abilities
• Demonstrated emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs and interests of the targeted community
• Aptitude to complete paperwork and reports
• Excellent inter-personal skills, to include intangible qualities (e.g., friendliness, openness, non-judgmental attitude, enthusiasm, etc.)
• Ability to serve as a role model (positive attitude, professional dress, demeanor and behavior)
• Excellent documentation skills, attention to detail, and coordination of activities.
• Able to schedule work activities according to priority.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Executing the curriculum with his or her own child or "practice" child daily.
• Meeting, and role playing the curriculum, with assigned families each week.
• Participation in the planning and orchestration of group meetings, which includes role playing the curriculum and the provision of an enrichment activity.
• Participation in weekly in-service training and other staff development activities.
• Keeping the HIPPY Manager abreast of child/family progress and familial issues and concerns as they arise.
• Timely completion and submission of required forms and other documentation as required by the coordinator and/or HIPPY USA.
• Participation in all sponsored HIPPY activities (e.g., field trips, graduations, awards ceremonies, etc.)
• Assisting the coordinator in maintaining an efficient record keeping system for participating families.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED