What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Home Visitor - St. Vincent Medical Center position at Bon Secours Mercy Health?
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Home Visitor Grant
Summary
Provides Help Me Grow Home Visitation services 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.
Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.
FUNCTIONS:
40%- 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.
10%- Administers developmental assessment tools and screenings to monitor progress of child health and development and parent-child interaction skills in accordance with timelines
5%- Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and to meet stated goals.
30%- Maintains accurate and complete electronic, case files, and program records in accordance with timelines.
5%- Facilitates relationships and coordinates service with program collaboration partners and other community agencies.
5%- Participates in supervision on a regular basis and participates in required trainings.
5%- Performs all other duties as assigned
The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Required minimum education:
Required:
What We Offer
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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
Home Visitor Grant
Summary
Provides Help Me Grow Home Visitation services 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.
Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.
FUNCTIONS:
40%- 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.
10%- Administers developmental assessment tools and screenings to monitor progress of child health and development and parent-child interaction skills in accordance with timelines
5%- Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and to meet stated goals.
30%- Maintains accurate and complete electronic, case files, and program records in accordance with timelines.
5%- Facilitates relationships and coordinates service with program collaboration partners and other community agencies.
5%- Participates in supervision on a regular basis and participates in required trainings.
5%- Performs all other duties as assigned
The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Required minimum education:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Teaching, r Nursing, or related human services field
Required:
- Must obtain home visitor credential during orientation period and maintain credential throughout employment
- Minimum years and type of experience:
- Preferably two years of recent experience working in the community experience with an emphasis on home visiting. Strong understanding of child development and community resources.
- Other knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
- Ability to write effectively and speak clearly. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
- Other knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred:
- Ability to work well with and relate effectively with co-workers, staff, or other service providers, parents, young children, and community groups.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- General Office environment: works generally at a desk with well-lighted, air-conditioned office area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
- May be exposed to adverse weather conditions: cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
- Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
- Long-distance or air travel as needed, not to exceed 10% travel.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
- Potential exposure to infectious organisms.
- Prolonged periods of working alone may occur.
- Other: Travel required to various community neighborhoods and work in client homes.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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
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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com