Home Visitor - North Sac (Spanish Proficiency)

About the role

Home Visitors work with a multi-resource team to provide home and community-based support services to families identified as at risk for child abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities

• (65%) Home Visitation
  • Conduct in-depth strengths, risks, and needs analysis of all members of the family referred to the program.
  • Work with the team, under the direction of the Team Leader, to develop and implement an appropriate family nurturing plan for each participant in order to meet his/her needs/goals.
  • Provide home visitation services to families with children 0-17 commensurate with families’ needs and program policies.
  • Assist families to engage in appropriate problem-solving and coping skills.
  • Promote appropriate parenting and disciplinary skills with parents.
  • Provide positive role modeling through appropriate verbal redirection of children.
  • Provide parents with age-appropriate developmental activities and expectations for their children.
  • Staff all critical incidents with a supervisor in a timely manner to ensure safety in compliance with program policies.
  • Assist family members to better understand their responsibility for the health and well-being of themselves and their children.
  • Utilize community resources to help families meet the goals of their family nurturing plan, referring families to appropriate community resources as needed.
  • Advocate for families and children with Health Care Providers, Department of Human Health Assistance, and Schools.
  • Follow curriculum-based materials to educate families.
• (20%) Paperwork
  • Write and maintain accurate family case files, including but not limited to, correspondence, screenings, checklists, and referrals.
  • Record all communication with families in case files.
  • Write progress notes in a timely manner.
  • Complete a Family Nurturing Plan with each family.
  • Complete assessments and review results with each family.
  • Prepare Critical Incident and Suspected Child Abuse reports as necessary.
  • Prepare forms required for multi-resource team meeting presentations on all families.
  • Follow up with referrals to community-based resources.
  • Complete MAA and Time and Effort documentation in the required timelines.
• (15%) Meetings and Other Duties
  • Prepare for and actively participate in staff meetings, multi-resource team meetings, training, case review, etc. as required.
  • Prepare for and participate in weekly supervision as scheduled by the Team Leader.
  • Research additional resources and services for families.
  • Provide additional support to the Family Resource Center as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or a similar field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish is preferred.
• Driving is an essential function of this job. Employees must furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage are required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with families.
• Knowledge of child abuse issues, child development and behavior, family dynamics, and substance abuse issues.
• Knowledge of local cultures.
• Skill to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Good organizational skills.
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Outlook.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive.

Location

1565 River Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95815

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Pay

$21.97 - $24.71 per hour, to start

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
• Short and long-term disability plans.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.