What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Visiting Specialist position at KVC Missouri?
The Home Visiting Specialist provides support services to families that are affiliated using various social work and educational methods. This position is responsible for developing trusting, nurturing and supportive relationships with families over a long-term intervention. Will provide strength-based, child focused, family centered services based on the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a social services role
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services or family development field of study.
- Associate’s degree in child development with 60 college credit hours.
- Experience working with children and families in a trauma informed environment
Schedule:
- This position will service our New Madrid and Mississippi County area.
- This position offers flexible work hours, with mainly hybrid / remote field work.
Qualifications:
- 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 judgement and discretion in decision making and promote positive parenting and child development while reducing risk of child maltreatment.
- Demonstrated willingness to work a non-structured flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
Must be 21 years old to apply. Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check required.
About KVC
KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.
KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.
KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.26 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- KVC's licensing bodies requires that all employees be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 21 years of age? Answer Yes or No.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- social work: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18
