Care Coordinator

Description

• Provide home visitation services to pregnant women, interconception women, and children three and under who are at risk for poor health outcomes
• Provide family centered, strength based interventions with sensitivity toward cultural differences
• Assess risks and link individuals to needed resources, provide information, guidance, and support to individuals so that maternal-child health outcomes, child development outcomes, and home environment is more safe, healthy and nurturing
• Family support systems will also be increased through referrals and individual family support plans based on assessed needs
• Provide parenting education as needed and as requested by the participant in order to enhance parent-child relationships and to reduce the likelihood of child abuse  and  neglect
• Provide  smoking  cessation  services  with  participant  and/or household members in an effort to promote healthy birth outcomes and child development
• Caseloads include face to face and phone contact as well as more intensive home visitation
• Willing to attend all service training within specific timeframes and participate in ongoing staff development
• Adhere to timeliness standards for all documentation in the Well Family System (WFS), including coding of the Initial Assessment, Family Support Plan, and all other services and referrals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families
• Knowledge of normal maternal-child health, child growth/development, parent-child relationships, and smoking cessation
• Must complete Pre-Service and In-Service Training prior to providing services
• Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
• Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.
• CBHC New Hire Orientation (NHO) completed within first two (2) months of employment.
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in various work projects
• Ability to understand instructions.
• Ability to maintain patient and agency confidentiality.
• Ability to accurately observe and report on the functioning of individuals and families
• Possess strong social skills, sensitivity to the values and beliefs of different cultures, and a supportive, non- judgmental approach
• Experience with home visitation is preferred
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Salary : $16 - $17