What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAPPORT – Home Visitor position at The Guidance Center?
Job Overview: RAPPORT (Rural Approach to Pregnancy and Parenting: Outreach Resources to Teens) Home Visitors work with expectant women, mothers of children under age one, pregnant and parenting adolescents, and at-risk youth through personalized visits in the home, school, or community. Staff provide health education and supportive services working in conjunction with other community partners to promote positive outcomes, increased education, and goal achievement.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide pregnancy and early childhood education and support through individual visits and referral services.
- Provide weekly visits in an individual or group setting focusing on case management and academic support (with involved teens).
- Partner with school personnel, obstetricians, and other community agencies in the early identification, counseling, and education of pregnant and parenting students.
- Provide information on healthy relationships, decision-making skills, peer pressure, self-esteem and sexuality education through individual sessions.
- Promote public awareness of the RAPPORT Program through speaking engagements at social service organizations, community agencies, healthcare providers, and schools.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Nursing License or Degree in Social/Human Services, Education, or related field
Full-Time Benefits:
- Paid Time Off – PTO (over 6 weeks per year)
- Two (2) Floating Wellness Holidays
- Eight (8) Paid Holiday
- 401k Retirement Plan (with 200% employer match contribution)
- Affordable Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
- Dental Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
- Life Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
- Cell Phone Reimbursement (up to $300 annually) *for qualifying positions*
*Driver License Required*