Family Support Worker/Residenc

Department

HEALTHY FAMILIES - 207125

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Grade

110

Job Description

Job Description

The Family Support Worker/Family Resource Specialist is responsible for providing families with resources based on assessed needs. The Specialist is an advocate for nurturing, non-violent discipline of children and relates to families from a strength-based, family-centered service model in all situations. This role requires close supervision from the programs Executive Director or designated Supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

Conducts assessment needs interviews on an as needed basis and prepares the assessment narrative according to the Health Families America Guidelines for Documenting Assessments. Follows up with various points of entry to determine if there are any potential participants.

Responsible for contacting potential participants through the use of the screening process and for scheduling interviews at the convenience of potential participants, either at the HFNSV office or at their homes.

Meets with Supervisor to plan supportive service intervention dispositions, i.e., referral to Family Support Worker and / or other community resources.

Meets with Supervisor on a weekly basis to review family status. Documents and consistently follows through with plans made in conjunction with the Supervisor. Develops strategies to follow through with those plans with minimal guidance.

Develops 80% Family Goal Plans (FGP) within 30 days of first home visit with minimal guidance from Program Manager.

Completes 90% of developmental assessments and evaluation tools with families in a timely manner as defined by program-by-program objectives.

Completes all paperwork required by program in a timely manner and submits to Supervisor as required. Familiarizes self with Valley Health and HFNSV policies and procedures. Completes all paperwork required by program in a timely manner and submits to Supervisor as required per HFA and program standards.

Reviews FGP weekly with families and regularly with Supervisor. Regularly uses FGP as a guide for service delivery.

Leads team projects as assigned.

Provides facilitation for parent group activities.

Establishes a trusted relationship with enrolled families.

With a weighted caseload of families, FSW maintains regular family contact at an annual average of 75% home visits due and 85% of in person contact completion. Minimal guidance from Supervisor is provided.

Participates in regular staff meetings, training, case conferences, in-service training as required. Integrates training into professional action.

Networks with mental health care providers, maintain referral sources, and establishes cooperative relationships in developing referral sources.

Documents all supervisory sessions and maintains appropriate supervisory notes.

Skillfully uses knowledge of parent-child interaction and child development concepts, materials such as curricula, toys, and tools such as videotapes to plan and prepare for home visits. Adult learning styles are accommodated to the degree possible.

Skillfully uses knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and neglect and guidance from the Supervisor and Executive Director to identify and report concerned related to child abuse and neglect immediately, within the same working day as required by law.

Utilizes the principles of supporting nurturing relationships such as reflective listening, active observation and gathering and offering in formation in a non-judgmental manner and implements them.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Continuing education in early childhood and/or family services preferred.

Experience

Experience in working with or providing services to children and families is required.

Experience with supervision of other childcare workers is preferred.

Familiar with mental health and medical services and other community resources provided in the service area.

Familiar with the range of supportive services available to families.

Certification & Licensure

Infant Mental Health certification level I or II is preferred.

Infant Mental Health endorsement level I or II preferred.

Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

Demonstrates initiative.

Effective verbal and writing skills.

Demonstrates effective organizational skills.

Knowledge of and ability to work with data management systems for daily data entry and management of participant records.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work as part of a diverse team. Demonstrates acceptance of individual differences.

Ability to establish trusting relationships.

Ability to assess and provide referral services when necessary.

Demonstrates knowledge of normal child growth/development, parent-child relationships and parent-child attachment.

Demonstrates motivation and the ability to learn and practice basic supportive skills.

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (i.e., has the capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes value of supervision, etc.).

Demonstrates creativity and knowledge about community resources.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity when interacting with and speaking about enrolled families.

Demonstrates ability to initiate supportive relationships and maintain adequate boundaries through extended relationships.

Demonstrates sensitivity as well as clear, supervisory leadership in the course of providing on-going supervision for assigned staff members.

Demonstrates competency in interventions, perceptions and needs with Supervisor.

Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.

Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply interviewing skills.

Demonstrates motivation and ability to utilize dynamics of child abuse and neglect and family violence.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.