Home Visitor - Fulltime

Children's Wisconsin•Madison, WI

52d

About The Position

The Home Visitor is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular contact/support with families enrolled in our Home Visiting programs. This activity will occur primarily in the family's home and each visit should last at least an hour. The interventions used should be family centered and strength based and directed at establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The Home Visitor will also be responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for accomplishment of those goals, as well as the assessment of the normal growth and development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
One year experience working in community programs with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background.
Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred.
Demonstrates an openness with the concept of Reflective Practice.
Bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English is a plus.
Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, personal auto liability insurance coverage and the ability to be insured by the CHHS auto insurance carrier.
Must use personal vehicle to transport children, complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain.
Knowledge of milestones of infant and child development along with the ability to demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial, economic and cultural determinants of healthy growth and development.
Working knowledge of current trends and developments in the prevention and family support field.
Knowledge of the ecological theories and family support principles.
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from diverse individuals, community groups and the general public.
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written communication, including the ability to write factual progress notes, effectively present information in individual and group settings with a variety of audiences.
Strong computer, time management and organizational skills.