What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Visitor/Parent Educator FT (HIPPY) – Bilingual position at Family Central, Inc.?
Family Central, Inc., founded in 1971, has been a dynamic partner and leader in South Florida's early learning community, touching lives of more than a million children, families and child care providers. We are seeking a HIPPY Home Visitor in the Family Support Services program in our Miami location. This is a position of special trust which requires the employee to: Successfully meet Level 2 Background screening requirements; perform in an empowered environment by working collaboratively with other professionals, personnel and direct service providers and, must be familiar and comfortable working with diverse populations. You must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Six months of experience working with children and/or families required. Being actively enrolled or having completed a HIPPY program may substitute for the six months of experience. Must be a parent in the community with a three, four or five year old child (or know a child to role-play HIPPY with) or be a parent who has completed HIPPY. Must be computer literate. A valid Florida Driver's License, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required. This is a position of special trust which requires the employee to successfully meet Level 2 Background screening requirements. Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Able to perform in an empowered environment by working collaboratively with other professionals, personnel and direct service providers. Must be familiar and comfortable working with diverse populations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides services for HIPPY participants (parent and child) in the home, at group meetings, and special events.
Provides interim-services to participants, who may otherwise have to be inactive, during periods of staff recruitment.
Recruits parents to participate in the program.
Enters home visit progress, home visit scheduling, and relevant case documentation in the client file accurately.
Completes and submits program measurement tools at required trigger points.
Completes and submits weekly billing documentation and submits change in participate demographic or level of activity as needed.
Attends required HIPPY staff meetings weekly and HIPPY advisory committee meetings.
Enters client data in MIS HIPPY.
Assists with data collection, reporting and other office/clerical requirements as directed by the HIPPY Coordinator.
Participates in all HIPPY sponsored activities.
Keeps manager (HIPPY Coordinator) and Director informed of all tasks and projects.
Assists Manager and Director with special projects.
Serves as a customer service role model to ensure a positive relationship in interactions with all clients and employees.
$18.00 per hour | Field/community-based role; daily local travel required. No work-from-home (WFH) option.
We offer a competitive benefits package including: Paid time off, company paid holidays, medical/dental/life insurance benefits, educational assistance, pension plan and more! If your expertise matches the above qualifications, please visit our website at: www.familycentral.org to apply.
Family Central, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Family Central, Ind., is a Drug Free Workplace and prohibits smoking in all locations.
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Notice To Applicants
This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Family Central is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.
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