Healthy Families Family Support Specialist (Sevier Co.)

About the role

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day? Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life? And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated? Join the McNabb Center Team as the Healthy Families Family Resource Specialist today!

Responsibilities

• Manages referrals to the Healthy Families program in accordance with the Healthy Families America model requirements.
• Initiates and conducts screenings for families interested in the Healthy Families program.
• Initiates and conducts welcoming, quality, and engaging assessments for all families enrolling in the Healthy Families program.
• Promotes the Healthy Families program by maintaining quality and positive relationships with referring organizations.
• Maintains documentation of services, quality measurement tools, and tracking forms in accordance with the Health Families America model.
• Maintains completion of required supervision, including ensuring weekly reflective supervision.
• Completes required trainings in accordance with Healthy Families America model standards.
• Takes an active role in ensuring the McNabb Center completes and maintains Healthy Families America Accreditation.
• Utilizes Reflective Practices in all aspects of work.

Requirements

• One-year experience providing evidence-based home visiting services preferred.
• Experience working with young children and families required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma and lived experience required if not Bachelor's Qualified.
• The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHITN) Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred.
• Required to apply for AIMHITN Infant Mental Health Endorsement within the first year of employment if hired without endorsement.
• Training and knowledge in infant and early child development and parenting skills required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to build quality and caring relationships with clients where clients feel supported and heard.
• Ability to maintain a trauma-informed approach when serving families.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule and multiple tasks.
• Ability to use reflective practices in working with families.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in culturally sensitive ways.
• F endorsement and ability to drive for work-related duties.
• Certification and training in verbal de-escalation strategies required.

Benefits

Starting salary for this position is approximately $17.21 - $18.29 /hr based on relevant experience and education.