What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOME VISITOR position at WELLNEST EMOTIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS?
Job Details
Job Location
University Park - 3031 - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
B.A. / B.S.
Salary Range
23.20 - $26.07 Hourly
Job Shift
Full-Time
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
ROLE SUMMARY :
The Home Visitor will provide services to caregivers and their newborns until the child reaches the age of 5.
Home Visitation services are offered to at-risk families to support parent-child attachment, child development, and linkage of families to resources. This program offered by Wellnest is based on the Healthy Families America model of home visiting. This model supports new parents at the time their new babies are born, and provides additional support and ongoing home visitation services during the important early years of a child's life.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Conducts surveys / assessments of parents and caregivers to determine eligibility for the program.
- Is responsible for providing program participants regular home visits for up to five years.
- Provides weekly home visits for at least the first six months after the child's birth and possibly less frequently after the first six months depending the family's progress and challenges.
- Follows guidelines for delivering research-based curriculum.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the model's family centered strategies.
- Builds rapport with families to establish a trusting relationship with participants; strengthens the parent-child relationship; improves parenting skills; and serves as an advocate for child and family.
- Assists families in referrals and linkage to other supportive agencies
- Supports the family with setting goals and develop a plan for achieving these goals.
- Conducts standardized, periodic screenings to identify potential developmental delays or health challenges facing the child.
- Takes initiative to represent the Clinic while supporting the mission by engaging actively in community events, including events related to recruitment of clients and funder activities and, on weekends.
- Completes required documentation in order to meet organizations guidelines and standards for client charts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Candidates may be with or within 6 months of receiving a Bachelor's Degree, at which time a conferred degree copy is required. At least two years of case management whether in a formal or non-formal setting such as volunteer work is preferred.Home Visiting experience is highly preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and / or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects.
REASONING ABILITY :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for it. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform
Qualifications
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary : $48,266 - $54,229