What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Visitor Specialist position at ProAction of Steuben & Yates, Inc.?
Home Visitor Specialist – Pro Action’s Resilient Children and Families Home Based program is accepting applications for the role of Home Visitor Specialist. This position provides direct supervision and support of home visiting staff to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, as well as Pro Action policies and procedures.
The HV Specialist will ensure that staff who work directly with enrolled families receive the support and training they need to successfully perform their role. Confirm that staff support the individual plans and activity choices of enrolled families. Support staff in providing information about community service agencies to families. Responsible for reviewing reports and files to verify documentation of staff efforts in establishing family partnerships and effective goal setting processes and that staff follow established program policies and regulations. Conduct and maintain documentation of staff supervisory conferences and performance appraisals. Support program recruitment efforts.
A minimum of an Associate Degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred, a combination of experience and education may be considered. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of community resources, strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, families, and community partners. Experience in home visiting as well as supervisory experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate must have a driver’s license, meeting agency standards and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125.
lease apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume and completed employment application to: Human Resources, pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc., 117 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810 or email to: Jobs@proactioninc.org
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. is the Community Action Agency for Steuben and Yates Counties, working to combat the causes and conditions of poverty at the local level. We work to build a community of resilient children and families who can meet their basic needs, overcome adversity and prosper. It is the policy of
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
