HIPPY Home Visitor

HIPPY Home Visitor# HIPPY Home VisitorAdministration Office - St Petersburg, FL 33709## OverviewSalary Range$18.00 - $20.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## Description**POSITION OVERVIEW:**This is a paraprofessional position with responsibility for providing one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents, in their homes or in a community-based setting (for group meetings), and will supply the parent with weekly HIPPY activity packets. The position provides a broad range of services including developing and maintaining formal relationships within the community; develops and maintain linkages with various community resources; and to be a role model and advocate for families and children. **I.** **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*** Maintain an active schedule/case load and have regular contact with clients, community resources, and agency personnel.* Spend the majority of time in the community with families enrolled in the program* Instruct the parent in the upcoming week's material, using role play technique* Develop and maintain linkage with various community resources, includingchurches, civic groups, clubs, and organizations, law enforcement, schools, socialhuman services and employment training services in the target community.* Plan and prepare for weekly home visits. Maintain records (activity logs, client contact, and case notes)* Assist with staff meetings, check eligibility, review home visitors’ weekly reports and files, and plan activities for group meetings* Collect pre-selected activity sheets and meet with the coordinator on a weekly basis.* Assist in the preparation, provision, and clean-up of the group meeting.* Participates in staff development and lead staff meetings.* Timely completion and submission of paperwork* Develop and maintain a thorough familiarity within the community and at the Centerand how to gain access to the services.* Check eligibility monthly and collect participants' birth certificates.* Perform other duties as assigned## Qualifications**II. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**The position requires frequent and moderately complex and often highly confidential communications with agency personnel and outside sources as a regular part of the job. Work is varied with some innovation required. Problems to be solved have a moderate degree of complexity. Must exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.Requires good communication, reading, and writing and leadership skills. Knowledge of existing community-based organizations, networks, and the informal structure of the neighborhood, i.e. clubs, churches, civic groups, social organizations, etc. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships and possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Evening and or weekend hours will be required of the individual holding this position. This position works primarily off-site, requiring reliable transportation, a good driving record, and passing a background check.**III. SCREENING QUALIFICATIONS**Graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate and a minimum of oneyear of experience with children and families is required. Prior participation in the program as a parent preferred. This application will be screened by Clearing House. For more information on the screening process, click the link. that is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr R Club Child Care Inc