Lead Home Visiting Specialist

KVC Missouri Community Based Services - Home Visiting
Pay: $46,500 annually
Location: Kirksville, MO & surrounding communities

Job Summary

The Lead Home Visiting Specialist provides support services to families that are affiliated using various social work and educational methods, including individual, and/or group family support, and crisis intervention. This position is responsible for developing trusting, nurturing and supportive relationships with families over a long-term intervention. Provide strength-based, child focused, family centered service based on the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework. This position will also train, support, and supervise Visitation Specialists when designated by program supervisor.

Education: Bachelor's degree in human services or family development area, or Associate Degree in Child Development with 60 credit hours

Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a social services role
• Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, oral and written communication skills
• Independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail
• Proficient in Word and email applications
• Ability to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Capable of functioning independently, practicing good judgment and discretion in decision making and promote positive parenting and child development while reducing the risk of child maltreatment
• Demonstrated willingness to work a non-structured flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Master's degree in a human services area, family development area or Associates degree in Child Development with 60 college credit hours

Experience working with children and families in a trauma informed environment

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.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.