Zaagichigaazowin Home Visitor; Family Foundations Home Visiting (FFHV)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:Zaagichigaazowin Home Visitor; Family Foundations Home Visiting (FFHV)  

LOCATION:Red Cliff Childcare Center

WAGE:$18-$20/hour; 40 hours/week, Plus Benefits

SUPERVISOR:FFHV Program Manager, Education Division Administrator

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION.  

JOB SUMMARY:The Zaagichigaazowin Home Visitor serves expectant families and families in the Early Childhood age range (Prenatal/Birth up to age 5). Their goal is to maintain connection during pregnancy, post-partum and early childhood periods and serve as a consistent support as families navigate parenthood. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct initial family assessments and plan for services with families.
2. Provide bi-weekly home visits.  Home visit schedule variation is acceptable, depending on client preference and home visitor case load. Other forms of communication such as telephone, email, texting, or virtual modalities will be used to maintain contact and augment visits.
3. This position will use the evidenced based home visiting model Parents as Teachers for home visits. Certification must be obtained within the 90 day probationary period.
4. Must plan and document home visits in an organized and timely manner according to the Parent's as Teachers guidelines.
5. Enter timely documentation and visits into Visit Tracker and DIASEY software programs. 
6. Home Visitor will administer screens and assessments in accordance to grant and curriculum requirements, training will be provided.  
7. Work closely with other ZHV staff such as the program doula to support individual family needs and case management. 
8. Organize and/or facilitate required family and community group connections monthly. 
9. Encourage father or other significant person and/or other family member involvement early and throughout program participation with all activities. 
10. Maintain an active caseload of expectant, newly delivered and post-partum families with children ages 0 – 5.
11. Understand the unique needs and strengths of each family and co-create a service support plan, which may include knowledge and information related to fetal and child development and parenting skills. 
12. Encourage participation in educational/supportive groups such as childbirth preparation, breastfeeding and parenting classes and joint socializations with ECC Home Base program, language table and other cultural/community groups.
13. Promote a working environment noted for effective cooperation and collaboration between programs, services, and co-workers.
14. Maintain a clean & safe work environment. 
15. Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education efforts with supervisor approval. 
16. Mandated reporter training.
17. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by supervisor.
18. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE:  

1. Knowledge of early childhood growth and development, parent-child relationships, child health and family systems in Native American communities.
2. Ability to incorporate Ojibwe teachings and traditions into home visiting when requested by families.
3. Knowledge of computer and software programs include Microsoft Office suite.
4. Ability to positively connect with families and develop trusting relationships built on the best interest of the family to provide services and service coordination without judgement with a focus on family strengths.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or GED required. 
2. Two years training or experience in perinatal, maternal and child health home visiting or early childhood services within a Native American population, preferred.
3. Demonstrate flexibility to work on an interdisciplinary team.
4. This is a required driver position, must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment. Must be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.   

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

Collaboration with local, state, and national collaborating partners, with particular emphasis on networking with parents, extended families, and the Red Cliff community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying.  Items may be placed on overhead shelves.  Weights to be carried are usually less than 50 pounds.  There will be periods of prolonged standing, walking, or sitting.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  

The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.   Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the image or name of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:  

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references; available on the tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the tribal website.
3. Cover letter and resume.
4. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov 

(715) 779-3700

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Workplace Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Workplace Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Salary : $18 - $20