Family Resource Specialist

The Family Resource Specialist I will provide prenatal and parenting education and support for parents and their children (birth - 5 years) through one on one visits in the home, frequency based on assigned level.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one visits in the home, frequency based on assigned level, using the curriculum to educate and support parents regarding prenatal education (healthy pregnancy, child birth), breastfeeding, parent/child interactions, child development, safety, sexual health/family planning and parent/child health.
• Engage in tasks necessary to the provision of direct service, including but not limited to: 
• utilizing the curriculum to plan individual lessons for each family
• paperwork and digital record keeping including, documentation, assessments, monthly service plans/progress reports, transition plans, and discharge summaries completed in accordance with agency policy/procedure
• driving to and from home-based appointments and occasional client transport
• utilizing technology to conduct home visits via Zoom, Facetime, or phone as necessary and appropriate
• attending community meetings on behalf of families or the agency
• researching and knowing community resources to refer families
• responding to participant emergencies in person within appropriate time frames as outlined in NCHS HFA Policies and Procedures
• Collaborate with other agencies, service providers, and informal supports including case managers, therapists, and relatives to advocate on behalf of families.
• Responding to family referrals to conduct parent surveys as assigned within appropriate time frames as outlined in NCHS HFA Policies and Procedures.
• Initiating contact with families when assigned as Family Resource Specialist within appropriate time as outlined in NCHS HFA Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in family engagement efforts to get and keep families actively involved in the program.
• Participate in supervision sessions once a week for at least 1 ½ hours.
• Attend and participate in various HFA team, Children and Family Center building, and agency employee meetings.
• Collect statistics and implement CQI procedures as defined by program assignment

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience: 
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
•  Associates Degree or 3-5 years related work experience required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.