Home Visiting Specialist

KVC Missouri Community Based Services – Home Visitation
Location: Poplar Bluff, MO — This is a remote position based out of the Poplar Bluff home office, supporting the following counties: Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott, Pemiscot, Dunklin, and Stoddard.*
Pay: $18.26 per hour

Job Summary

Our Home Visitors work closely with families to promote positive child development, foster healthy interactions, and support school readiness. Through education and psychological support, we aim to boost parents’ confidence, alleviate stress, and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Family Support: Work directly with families to establish a strong foundation for family life by promoting positive child development and healthy family interactions.
• Education and Guidance: Offer education and psychological support to boost parents’ confidence, reduce stress, and mitigate risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
• Tailored Support: Provide guidance tailored to the specific needs of each family, meeting with parents before and after the birth of a baby to build necessary skills.
• Skill Building: Help parents develop the skills needed to support their child’s growth and readiness for school.

Education: High School Diploma and minimum of 2 years’ experience. 

Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license and auto insurance. 

Experience & Qualifications:
 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a social services role 
• Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, oral and written communication skills 
• Independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail 
• Proficient in Word and email applications 
• Ability to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds 
• Capable of functioning independently, practicing good judgment and discretion in decision making and promote positive parenting and child development while reducing the risk of child maltreatment 
• Demonstrated willingness to work a non-structured flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends 

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services area, family development area or Associates degree in Child Development with 60 college credit hours 
• Experience working with children and families in a trauma informed environment

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

• Paid Parental Leave

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

• Start accruing PTO on day ONE

Opportunity to earn up to 10 days off in your first year, including sick time.

• $1500 Sign On & Referral Bonus

Paid after eligibility is met, in recognition of your commitment to the work we do

• 403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

• Tuition Reimbursement

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

• Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

• Wellness Benefits

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.