Job Order Detail

Description

Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Home Visiting Supervisor:
1)    Provide ongoing intensive support services primarily through home visits, to assigned families and/or pregnant women.
2)    Liaisons with the community to case find prenatal women and/or parents with children aged 0  3 years at high risk.
3)    Utilize a Home Visiting curriculum
4)    The ideal candidate shall possess a minimum of a certificate in Early Childhood Education.  
5)    The ideal candidate will be asked to work independently and to possess the skills necessary to gather input from the communities through community planning meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Possess good interpersonal skills
    Culturally sensitive
    Ability to conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to the policies and procedures of KidsFirst NORTH
    Ability to build partnerships with collateral agencies within the assigned community
    Ability to maintain confidentiality
    It is required that the applicant have strong oral and communication skills that will assist them in providing reports on progress and to have strong computer skills to track progress electronically.  
    Knowledge of the strength-based approach
    Knowledge in early childhood development, family dynamics and prevention strategies.
    Aware of challenges common to high risk families
    Demonstrated ability to relate to families undergoing high degrees of stress
    Able to handle high stress and emotionally demanding work environments
    Must possess a valid drivers license, access to a vehicle, obtain a $2,000,000.00 business liability insurance and have the ability to travel extensively
    Able to work flexible hours
    The ability to plan to achieve overall goals and objectives of the program are necessary.
    Starting salary range from $31,905.00 to $40,675.00.dependent on qualifications and experience this may increase