Birthing Center Home Visitor - Help Me Grow - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

40 Hour Days -Typically Mon-Fri 8-4:30 with flex

Summary

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind body and spirit. This drive along with our history of faith is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Associates Degree (required) Bachelors Degree (preferred)
  • Area of study or major: Early Childhood Teaching Social Work or Nursing degrees preferred or related field preferred not required.

Licensure/Certifications

• Valid Nursing teaching or social work license from the state of Ohio (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum two years experience with young children and their families if degree is not early childhood teaching social work or nursing. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and the ability to work with community resources and serve the needs of at-risk populations and communities.
• At least 1 year working with pregnant women infants and children (preferred).
• Upon hire complete training and certification per the Help Me Grow guidelines.

Knowledge/Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse individuals and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting respectful relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping in compliance with program and confidentiality standards.
• Basic computer literacy including the use of Microsoft Office and case management or data entry systems.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Capacity to work independently in the field as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing family needs and service environments.

Requirements Include:

• Possession of a valid drivers license reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Must adhere to agency policies regarding tobacco use including maintaining a smoke-free presence during work hours and ensuring that clothing and personal items are free from the smell of tobacco.
• Position specific testing requirement: Must undergo a criminal background check with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and a background check with the OhiosStatewide Automated Child Welfare Information System(SACWIS) Registry on Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Working in the community potentially under stressful conditions while managing a caseload of families.
• Driving daily to client homes and community sites in own vehicle occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Working in the community potentially under stressful conditions while managing a caseload of families.
• May be required to flex hours to meet the needs of the program.
  • Standard Business Hours are Monday -Friday 8:00a.m-4:30p.m. Extended Business Hours to meet the needs of our clients are Monday- Friday 8:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Extended Business Hours are solely for the purpose of accommodating a clients work or school schedule.
  • If working Extended Business Hours employees should flex their time throughout the week to avoid working more than 40 hours each week.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Deliver structured evidence-based curriculum during recurring home visits to promote school readiness parent-child interaction healthy development and overall family wellbeing.
• Adapt lesson plans and materials based on the familys goals cultural background and childs developmental level while maintaining fidelity to all applicable program requirements and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with families to build trust and encourage active participation in the program.
• Assess family strengths and needs through interviews screenings and collaborative goal setting.
• Develop and monitor service plans that address goals related to education employment health housing and child development.
• Provide referrals and coordinate access to community resources such as healthcare mental health food assistance housing and employment services. Document all contacts assessments referrals and follow-ups in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with program policies and confidentiality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support coordinated care.
• Support families through transitions including entry to preschool childcare employment or other programs.
• Promote school readiness by supporting parent-child interactions and early learning activities during home visits.
• Maintain compliance with all program standards policies and procedures including mandated reporting laws and documentation requirements.
• Participate in team meetings supervision and professional development to enhance service quality and stay informed of best practices.
• Engage families in group activities or workshops when applicable including parenting classes health education and family engagement events.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs and formulate self -development goals/developmental plan.
• Assist with mentoring of home visitors/service coordinators.
• Attend community meetings and events as set forth by leadership.

Other Duties & Functions:

Other duties as may be assigned.

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .