What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Home Visitor-Eastern CT Family Bridge position at Thames Valley Council for Community Action?
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide home visits using the Family Connects International (FCI) model, support and assess family needs, facilitate referrals and connections to community agencies, coordinate services in a team environment of clinical and nonclinical staff.
TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
- 12 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Unrestricted registered nurse license and driver’s license.
- Associate degree in nursing, BSN preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of maternal, infant clinical nursing experience, such as postpartum, lactation consultant, or home visiting experience. Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Able to work with culturally diverse populations.
- Able to move or lift at least 15 pounds.
- Proficient with laptops, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated experience in early childhood and maternal services, knowledge of issues related to pre-natal and post-partum needs.
- Knowledge of Family Connects International and CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) standards including reporting and funding source requirements preferred.
- Strong communication and computer skills required.
- Must have strong decision making, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Experience leading and managing employees and multiple projects simultaneously with differing deadlines.
- Have current driver’s license, good driving record and reliable insured transportation.
