HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM FAMILY ASSESSMENT/FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (Part-time)

Healthy Families Program Family Assessment/Family Support Worker (Part-time)

Office Location: Plum Point Elementary School, as well as assigned home visits.

Education, Certification, and Experience: At the time of application, the candidate must have/be:

• Associates Degree or minimum of two (2) years of college.
• Experience with children and families preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: At the time of application, the candidate must have/be:

• Ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Access to a dependable vehicle.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Initiate contact with referrals to the Healthy Families program
• Schedule and conduct the initial interview/Parent survey demonstrating ability to gain trust and gather appropriate parenting information
• Promote the Healthy Families program within the community to encourage appropriate referrals.
• Maintain regular family contact and provide parenting support to assigned families as required by individual levels, assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor
• Establish Family Support Plan for active families and update plan(s) in the time frames established by the program or as the family reaches or modifies goals
• Effectively apply basic counseling skills with families such as, developing rapport, establishing effective supportive relationships, and maintaining professional boundaries. Use active listening, reflection, and empowerment to support families in reaching their goals
• Demonstrate motivation to learn and apply knowledge of child and family development. Use curriculum and other resources to plan appropriate parent/child activities
• Assist parents with arrangement of medical and other appointments as appropriate
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources, making appropriate referrals for families and act as liaison with other agencies
• Maintain casework standards as developed by the Healthy Families Calvert County (HFCC) program. Documentation will be completed within two (2) working days of date of service. Exceptions for unforeseen circumstances may be made based on supervisory discretion
• Participate in and complete approved continuing education training
• Maintain a dependable, punctual work schedule appropriate to the needs of the HFCC program. Work within the program guidelines, to meet the needs of families and of the program, which can include late afternoon appointments. Evening or weekend appointments need to be approved by the Program Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e. attending management team meetings when assigned to present a case, client resource development, etc)
• Comply with all HFCC policies and procedures. All staff will abide by regulations, standards and codes of conduct as approved by the sponsoring agency
• Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events, and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work
• Support the program and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of Healthy Families Maryland, and Healthy Families America
• Treat clients, the public, and staff with courtesy, respect, and dignity. Demonstrate a positive professional image
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and work with other HFCC staff to accomplish the goals of the program
• Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others
• Comes to work promptly every day
• Works flexible hours as necessary
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines

Other Duties: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Supervisor

Physical Demands: Work requires light physical effort

Unusual Demands: May be subject to a flexible work schedule

Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) month position; $18.00 per hour; 20 hours per week, employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need. Grant employees are At-Will employed. Site location is flexible and will be based on the needs of the program. If chosen for this position, the candidate are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Effective Date of Position: Immediate vacancy

Job Closing: Open Until Filled