Home Visitor

About the role

Healthy Families, Brockton is seeking a Home Visitor to provide support to first-time young parents through the Healthy Families Massachusetts (HFM) program. This position offers a competitive pay range of $20 - $27 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all Healthy Families Massachusetts required orientation and trainings
• Practice and promote the mission of HFM and SEMCOA
• Provide consistent, strength-based home visits based on participant needs and service level match
• Complete all required assessments to ensure appropriate service delivery
• Aid in the development of the Family Service Plan and monitor goal progress and achievement
• Plan curriculum according to participant needs, goals, and identified interests
• Maintain all written/electronic records according to HFM policies
• Aid in the development and facilitation of groups and social events for participants
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Function Manager/Coordinator/Supervisor

Requirements

• Present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Show excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Organize and prioritize a demanding work load while adhering to project timelines
• Have knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs, including the ability to learn, use Children’s Trust’s electronic participant record system and HPAO systems and applications
• Know infant, child and adolescent development, parent/child attachment, and maternal-infant health
• Be knowledgeable of area community resources
• Work independently and with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner
• Understand and implement Trauma Informed Care
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and adhere to code of ethics
• Comply with federal and state regulations concerning confidentiality
• Understand and adhere to all applicable policies and procedures of HPAO
• Complete TB screening requirements
• Certify in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Reliable transportation, satisfactory driving record, and a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License for a minimum of three years
• Satisfactory response to a CORI & SORI

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families/participants
• Experience with and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations among program’s target population
• Experience in home visiting, curriculum planning and/or group facilitation

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral Eligibility
• For free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Mismatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

Pay

$20 - $27 per hour (education and experience dependent)

Schedule

Non traditional business hours

Remote work/hybrid eligible