Family Support Worker, Healthy Families (24607)

About the role

You will provide parenting education and support to families. Healthy Families is a home visiting program designed to assist parents in either enhancing or learning the skills that enable them to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for their children.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive and professional relationships with families and provide services in their home.
• Utilize appropriate curricula and support materials to educate families on positive parent-child interaction and child development.
• Model and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Aid families in becoming more discerning consumers of community services and make referrals as needed.
• Participate in the development of a service plan for each family.
• Ensure that families have identified a primary healthcare provider and are receiving essential medical services.
• Responsible for performing duties associated with special program services such as FRC, special events, etc.
• Complete assigned paperwork as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Two years of work experience in human services.
• Experience with parenting education and/or early childhood development, preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license, safe driving record, and have access to a vehicle for full-time business use.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

Northern Rivers Family of Services works together to make a difference in clients' lives. We empower children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.