HIPPY Home Visitor (Bilingual)

R'Club Child Care, Inc•Saint Petersburg, FL

12d•$20 - $20

About The Position

This is a paraprofessional position providing one-on-one curriculum instruction to parents in their homes or in community-based settings for group meetings. The Home Visitor supplies parents with weekly HIPPY activity packets and provides a broad range of services, including developing and maintaining formal relationships and linkages with community resources, and serving as a role model and advocate for families and children. The position works primarily off-site and requires evening and/or weekend hours.

Requirements

High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
At least one year of experience working with children and families.
Good communication, reading, writing, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of community-based organizations, networks, and informal neighborhood structures, such as clubs, churches, civic groups, and social organizations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and relate to people from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on significant matters.
Reliable transportation and a good driving record.
Must pass a background check.
Availability to work evenings and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Prior participation in the program as a parent.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active schedule and caseload, with regular contact with clients, community resources, and agency personnel.
Spend most working time in the community with families enrolled in the program.
Instruct parents in the upcoming week's material using role-play techniques.
Develop and maintain connections with community resources, including churches, civic groups, clubs, organizations, law enforcement, schools, social and human services, and employment training services.
Plan and prepare for weekly home visits and maintain activity logs, client contact records, and case notes.
Assist with staff meetings, check eligibility, review home visitors' weekly reports and files, and plan group meeting activities.
Collect pre-selected activity sheets and meet with the coordinator weekly.
Assist with the preparation, provision, and clean-up of group meetings.
Participate in staff development and lead staff meetings.
Complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain familiarity with the community and the Center, including how to access services.
Check eligibility monthly and collect participants' birth certificates.
Perform other duties as assigned.