What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOME VISITOR position at Health Imperatives?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
ABOUT US : Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ, to provide the highest quality care, and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities, and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those who have been disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We work in partnership with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA individuals, people whose primary language is other than English, and survivors of sexual assault, and domestic violence, and commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma informed healthcare, emergency services and supports to nearly 25,000 individuals each year and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE : Home Visitor
PROGRAM : South Shore Healthy Families Programs
HOURS : Full-time (flexible hours required)
SALARY : $27.10 per hour plus benefits
BENEFITS : Medical, Dental, Holiday, Paid earned leave, Retirement, etc.
DUTIES : Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Home Visitor's responsibilities include the following :
- Provide home visiting / parent education services to eligible teen parents.
- Participate in group support services.
- Serve as a role model and give support and encouragement to parents and their families to help raise healthy children.
- Track, record and maintain participant data as required.
- Participate in all site visits.
- Participate in community outreach and help / improve family's access services in their communities.
- Disseminate appropriate materials in strategic places throughout the community detailing the need for early prenatal care, parenting education and prevention of child abuse.
- Participate in on-the-job training in infant care, nutrition, parenting skills, childbirth education and child development as required by funders and Health Imperatives.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director / Supervisor.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : High school diploma and three to five years of early childhood experience or bachelor's degree in social work, early childhood education, human services or related field and one to three years of early childhood experience. Travel required. Reliable transportation, valid MA driver's license, auto insurance, registration, and a safe driving record required. Knowledge of community resources helpful. Excellent written and spoken English language skills. Must maintain a flexible schedule.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Bilingual in Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese preferred
To apply , please visit www.healthimpleratives.org / careers or mail resume to :
Human Resources
Health Imperatives, Inc.
942 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Salary : $27
