What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIPPY Home Visitor position at R'Club Child Care, Inc?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This is a paraprofessional position with responsibility for providing one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents, in their homes or in a community-based setting (for group meetings) and will supply the parent with weekly HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) packets. The position provides a broad range of services including developing and maintaining formal relationships within the community; develops and maintains linkage with various community resources; and to be a role model and advocate for families and children.
I. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain an active schedule/case load and has regular contact with clients, community resources and agency personnel.
- Spend majority of time in the community with families enrolled in program.
- Instruct the parent in the up-coming week's material, using role play technique
- Develop and maintain linkage with various community resources including churches, civic groups, clubs and organizations, law enforcement, schools, social human services and employment training services in the target community.
- Plan and prepare for weekly home visits. Maintain records (activity logs, client contact and case notes).
- Assist with staff meetings, check TANF eligibility, review home visitors weekly reports and files and plan activities for group meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
II. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The position requires frequent and moderately complex and often highly confidential communications with agency personnel and outside sources as a regular part of the job. Work is varied with some innovation required. Problems to be solved have a moderate degree of complexity. Must exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Requires good communication, reading, and writing and leadership skills. Knowledge of existing community-based organizations, networks, and the informal structure of the neighborhood, i.e. clubs, churches, civic groups, social organizations, etc. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships and possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Evening and or weekend hours will be required of the individual holding this position. This position works primarily off site, requiring reliable transportation, a good driving record and passing a background check.
III. SCREENING QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate and a minimum of one years experience with children and families is required. Prior participation in the program as a parent is preferred.
