Home Visitor

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Taunton, MA

5h•$20 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Visitor works in SEMCOA’s Healthy Families Massachusetts program, a voluntary, home-based family support and coaching program for first-time young parents. The program supports families during pregnancy and the child’s first three years, helping parents create stable, nurturing environments. Home visitors provide support related to infant care, parent-child attachment, effective parenting, healthy child development, and family goals involving education, employment, and health and wellness. The program also offers group services to encourage social connection and provides resources and referrals as appropriate. The position is based with SEMCOA’s Healthy Families Program in Taunton, Massachusetts. It is full-time and includes non-traditional business hours, including some evenings and weekends. Remote work or a hybrid arrangement may be available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Experience working with or providing services to children and families or program participants.
Experience with, and willingness to work with, culturally diverse populations among the program’s target population.
Must present as courteous and professional.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas clearly and logically.
Ability to organize and prioritize a demanding workload while adhering to project timelines.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with software programs; ability to learn and use Children’s Trust’s electronic participant record system and HPAO systems and applications.
Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent development, parent-child attachment, and maternal-infant health.
Knowledge of area community resources.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Ability to understand and implement Trauma Informed Care.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and adhere to a code of ethics.
Ability to comply with federal and state confidentiality regulations and follow applicable HPAO policies and procedures.
Completion of TB screening requirements.
Certification in the HPAO-approved de-escalation program.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Reliable transportation, a satisfactory driving record, and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license held for at least three years.
Satisfactory response to CORI and SORI checks.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in human services or a related field preferred.
Experience in home visiting, curriculum planning, and/or group facilitation.

Responsibilities

Complete all Healthy Families Massachusetts required orientation and trainings, and pursue ongoing training for professional growth and skill development.
Practice and promote the missions of Healthy Families Massachusetts and SEMCOA.
Provide consistent, strength-based home visits based on participant needs and service-level match.
Complete required assessments to support appropriate service delivery.
Assist with developing Family Service Plans and monitor participants’ progress toward goals.
Plan curriculum according to participant needs, goals, and identified interests.
Make community referrals when appropriate and maintain contact for follow-up.
Maintain written and electronic records according to Healthy Families Massachusetts policies.
Assist with developing and facilitating groups and social events for participants.
Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Function Manager, Coordinator, or Supervisor.