Home Visiting Specialist

KVC Missouri Community Based Services – Home Visitation
Location: Kirksville, MO & surrounding communities
Pay: $40,000-$43,000 annually

Job Summary

Our Home Visitors work closely with families to promote positive child development, foster healthy interactions, and support school readiness. Through education and psychological support, we aim to boost parents’ confidence, alleviate stress, and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Family Support: Work directly with families to establish a strong foundation for family life by promoting positive child development and healthy family interactions.
• Education and Guidance: Offer education and psychological support to boost parents’ confidence, reduce stress, and mitigate risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
• Tailored Support: Provide guidance tailored to the specific needs of each family, meeting with parents before and after the birth of a baby to build necessary skills.
• Skill Building: Help parents develop the skills needed to support their child’s growth and readiness for school.

Qualifications

Education:

Experience:

Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

Paid Parental Leave

• Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

403(b) with Company Match

• Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

• Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

Employee Assistance Program

• Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

Wellness Benefits

• Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on really, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.