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KVC Missouri Community Based Services - Home Visitation

Location : Poplar Bluff, MO & surrounding communities

Pay : $18.26 per hour

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.

Education : High School Diploma and minimum of 2 years' experience.

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 :

Bachelor'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

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 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, 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. Learn More

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