Home Visitor - Roseland Pregnancy and Parenting Program

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith. The Home Visitor for the Roseland Pregnancy and Parenting Program provides home‑based, family‑centered support to pregnant women and families with children up to age five by conducting assessments, creating individualized service plans, delivering parenting education and developmental guidance, coordinating community resources, documenting progress, and ensuring child safety through mandated reporting.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
2-4 years of experience in Community Health, Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Counseling, Psyhology or Education.
Ability to use various computer applications and to learn other databases required for documentation, data entry, etc.
Driver's license
Automobile insurance
Background check
DMV check
Fingerprinting
Drug test
Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
CPR/First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

Provide family-centered, home-based support services (weekly, biweekly or monthly) to pregnant women and families with children (up to age five). The goal is to enhance parenting skills, promote healthy pregnancies, and foster infant/child development while supporting prenatal and postnatal care.
Perform intake processes and comprehensive family assessments to determine individual needs. Develop tailored family service plans focusing on strengths, challenges, and goals.
Facilitate parenting education sessions weekly or monthly, offering both one-on-one and group-based formats. These sessions focus on promoting positive parent-child interactions and encouraging healthy family practices. Topics include early literacy, nutrition, and regular health screenings to support families in establishing beneficial routines. Conduct home visits weekly, biweekly or monthly, tailored to the needs of families with children aged 0 to 5.
Deliver family-centered services to enhance parenting practices, support healthy pregnancies, and promote child development.
Track and monitor family progress, offering guidance and problem-solving strategies. Utilize a program-based curriculum to promote the achievement of family goals.
Maintain detailed, accurate, confidential reporting of family interactions, assessments, and referral records. Prepare and submit timely reports on family progress, service delivery, and outcomes per program guidelines.
As a mandated reporter, promptly report any suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Program Supervisor and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as required by law.
Participate in community engagement activities to raise awareness and recruit new families into the program. Represent the program at community events and collaborate with local organizations.
Coordinate with program staff, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure comprehensive family support. Assist families in accessing appropriate services and referrals for additional support when needed.
Attend regular staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices and policies.