Home Visiting Support Specialist

Outreach Works•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Visiting Support Specialist II is primarily responsible for delivering home-visiting services to 6–8 enrolled families with children from birth through age five, using evidence-based curricula including Parents as Teachers and SafeCare Augmented. The position also provides community-based education and related support services. In addition, the role supports home visiting program managers and staff in the Luzerne County office through daily coordination, program monitoring, file and system data reviews, and data tracking. Daily in-office attendance is required, with some evening and weekend hours as needed.

Requirements

Familiarity with working with diverse cultures and families experiencing economic challenges.
Ability to teach assigned programming using the Parents as Teachers and SafeCare Augmented Model Curriculum.
Good understanding of family dynamics, child development, and psychology.
General computer and literacy skills, with experience using data collection software and Microsoft Office.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Required background clearances.
Completion of mandatory certification training; training expenses are paid by Outreach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in social work, human development, psychology, neuroscience, early childhood education, or a related field from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide home visits to families with children from birth through age five in Luzerne County, supporting Parent-Child Interaction, Family Well-Being, Development-Centered Parenting, Health, and Safety through Parents as Teachers and/or SafeCare Augmented.
Maintain related files and records, and complete program-related data entry.
Plan individual and group activities that help parents act as their children's first teachers and promote children's language, social, and motor skills.
Provide follow-up to families as needed and maintain records required by the state, program model, or agency.
Collaborate with community partners and human services agencies to connect families with resources and make referrals to schools, early intervention programs, mental or behavioral health services, and other supports as needed.
Provide daily support to Parents as Teachers and SafeCare Augmented staff in the Luzerne County office, including staff consultation, file reviews, and system data reviews.
Assist managers with projects, community outreach events, data collection, and related tasks as needed.
Participate in team meetings, reflective supervision, and coaching in accordance with program model guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.