Home Visitor (Grant) St. Vincent Medical Center

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Job Description

SUMMARY

Provides home visitation services through the Help Me Grow Home Visiting Program in Allen County to expectant moms and families with young children that cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships promote healthy childhood growth and development and enhance family functioning by reducing risk and building protective factors.

FUNCTIONS:

• Provides culturally sensitive home visitation services for families that promote positive parent-child interaction child developmental skills and healthy and safety practices through the use of curriculum and other educational materials in accordance with best practices model standards. Provides information referrals and linkages to available community resources. Links families to a medical provider to assure optimal health and development.

• Administers developmental assessment tools and screenings to monitor progress of child health and development and parent-child interaction skills in accordance with timelines

• Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and to meet stated goals.

• Maintains accurate and complete electronic case files and program records in accordance with timelines.

• Facilitates relationships and coordinates service with program collaboration partners and other community agencies.

• Participates in supervision on a regular basis and participates in required trainings.

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education:

Associates Degree in Social Work Early Childhood Development Teaching or Nursing (preferred)

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates must become a credentialed home visitor through the Ohio Department of Health during the first three months of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably twoyears of recent experience working in the community experience with an emphasis on home visiting.

• Strong understanding of child development and community resources.

• Ability to write effectively and speak clearly. Reliable transportation valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

• Ability to work well with and relate effectively with co-workers staff or other service providers parents young children and community groups.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 .