SERVICE COORD/HOME VISITOR-BSW

Job Title: Service Coordinator - BSW

Unit: HMGBF Expansion

Shift: 8a-4:30p, Mon-Fri

Facility: MVH

Position Summary

The Service Coordinator functions in a multifaceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in service to eligible families. The Service Coordinator/Home Visitor is the single point of contact in helping parents to obtain necessary services and assistance. The functions include integrating all direct services with those program services already provided by other public or private sources. Home visits are made with the caseload of children and families using the prescribed curriculum. The Service Coordinator/Home Visitor conducts assessments, assists in child find activities, collaborates with families and agencies in developing, implementing and monitoring the Individualized family plan, updates indicated data base regularly, and facilitates transition to preschool services.

The Service Coordinator/Home Visitor reports to the Home Visit Coordinator for Ongoing Services. The SC/HV is accountable for compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and protocols of the Human Resources Department, GDAHA and any funding sources for the work of the department. The SC/HV will comply with Indicated data base and data entry.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Collaborate with the Home Visit Coordinator to identify learning needs and formulate self -development goals/developmental plan.
• Meet with the Home Visit Coordinator for supervision – both administrative and reflective.
• Create a positive work environment that promotes productivity.
• Receptive to new ideas and methods and willing to adapt to change.
• Documents work schedule in Outlook including client visits and other related meetings.
• Provide home visits to 45-60 children to plan, assess, and coordinate services.
• Average time to first visit is as soon as possible and within 14 days.
• Paperwork is turned in within 3 working days.
• Screenings, tools and family plans are completed on time 95% of the time and if outside the timeline, a family reason is documented.
• Time track is timely and reflective of daily work.
• Frugal with supplies.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept and efficiently process new families.
• Expedites discharge of clients who have met goals.
• Assist with orientation of new staff.
• Promote a seamless continuum of care between all aspects of care and community resources.
• Adhere to policies concerning confidentiality and consumer relations.
• Contribute to the efficient, orderly operations of the department.
  
  

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

Additional Requirements

Type of degree: Bachelor's degree

Area of study or major: Social Work

Preferred educational qualifications: LSW

Position specific testing requirement: Must undergo a criminal background check with the Ohio bureau of criminal identification and investigation and a background check with the Ohio central registry on child abuse and neglect.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Licensed Social Worker

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Minimum two years’ experience with young children and their families. Prefer home-visiting program experience. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and the ability to work with community resources appropriate to the needs of at-risk populations.

Preferred experience: At least 1 year working with pregnant women, infants, and children.

Other experience requirements: Complete orientation per the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities guidelines.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must possess and display effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized and self-directed.
• Valid driver’s license and insured safe automobile.
• Non-smoker