Home Visiting Support Specialist

Outreach Works•Wilkes Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Visiting Support Specialist II delivers 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 role provides support in parent-child interaction, family well-being, development-centered parenting, health, and safety, as well as community-based education and related services. The position also supports home-visiting program managers and staff in the Luzerne County office through daily coordination, consultation, file and data reviews, program monitoring, and data tracking. The specialist connects families with community resources and human services, maintains program records, and participates in team meetings, reflective supervision, and coaching. 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 in social work, human development, psychology, neuroscience, early childhood education, or a related field from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits for families with children from birth through age five in Luzerne County through the Parents as Teachers and/or SafeCare Augmented Home Visiting Programs.
Provide support in parent-child interaction, family well-being, development-centered parenting, health, and safety.
Maintain program files and records and complete program-related data entry.
Plan individual and group activities that promote parents as their children’s first teachers and support children’s language, social, and motor skills.
Provide follow-up to families as needed and maintain records required by the state, program models, or agency.
Collaborate with community partners and human services agencies to connect families with resources.
Refer participants to schools, early intervention programs, mental or behavioral health services, and other resources 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.