Home Visitor- Part-Time

Friend Family Health Center•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Visitor provides direct services to pregnant women and families participating in the PWDC program through scheduled home visits. The role focuses on strengthening parenting skills, monitoring child development, promoting safe home environments, and connecting families to needed resources. The Home Visitor provides individualized parenting coaching and education during home visits and conducts environmental safety assessments to ensure children are living in safe and supportive environments. This position works closely with program staff and community partners to ensure families receive coordinated support. The Home Visitor collaborates with Family Case Managers (FCMs), Family Advocacy Centers (FACs), crisis nurseries, and other community providers when appropriate to ensure families receive the support and services needed to maintain safety and stability.

Requirements

Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience working with families, pregnant women, infants, or young children
Knowledge of child development and early childhood developmental milestones
Knowledge of parenting strategies and family support practices
Ability to build trusting relationships with families in home settings
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to identify family needs and connect participants with appropriate resources
Valid Illinois driver’s license
Reliable transportation for regular home visits and community travel
Ability to travel frequently within the community to conduct home visits
Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs when visiting participant homes
Ability to sit for extended periods while documenting services
Ability to lift and carry program materials or supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
Ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, and community partners
Employees in this role are required to comply with annual TB testing as part of workplace health and safety protocols. The only acceptable exceptions to this requirement are documented medical contraindications or religious objections. Employees who decline TB testing will be required to wear a mask when deemed necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Family Studies, or a related field preferred.
Experience providing home visiting services or community-based family support preferred
Experience working with families impacted by behavioral health challenges or substance use disorders preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled in-home visits with pregnant women and families enrolled in the PWDC program
Provide individualized support to families to strengthen parenting skills and promote healthy family functioning
Build trusting relationships with participants to encourage engagement in services and program activities
Observe and monitor infant and early childhood developmental milestones during home visits
Identify potential developmental concerns and communicate observations with program staff
Educate parents about developmental stages and age-appropriate expectations for children
Provide one-on-one parenting coaching to support positive parent-child interactions.
Educate parents on effective parenting strategies, bonding techniques, and positive discipline practices.
Support parents in establishing routines and caregiving practices that promote child safety and well-being.
Conduct environmental safety assessments during home visits to identify potential hazards that could impact child safety
Provide recommendations and guidance to families on maintaining a safe and healthy home environment
Assist families in addressing safety concerns when identified
Coordinate services with Family Case Managers (FCMs), Family Advocacy Centers (FACs), crisis nurseries, and other community providers when appropriate
Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and peer recovery specialists to support family needs
Assist families with connecting to healthcare, behavioral health services, childcare resources, and other community supports
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all home visits and services provided
Ensure documentation meets organizational policies and DHS program requirements
Participate in team meetings and case review discussions