This is a full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position with full college benefits. The Healthy Families America (HFA) Home Visitor/Family Support Worker is responsible for providing HFA services in a home-based model. The HFA Home Visitor will report to the Home Visiting Services Coordinator.
NOTE: Travel is required for this position.
Job Responsibilities
• Identifies and recruits families most in need of Home Visiting services.
• Works closely with the Home Visiting Services Coordinator to identify and serve eligible families.
• Ensures family eligibility requirements are met according to individual grant funder’s requirements.
• Assists in new families’ screening and orientation activities.
• Assists in screening and preparation of children and parents to enable families to fully participate in program services and activities.
• Assists families in developing goals and works with families in order to meet those goals.
• Administers assessments required by program grant funders.
• Provides and monitors services to families in order to maintain Model Fidelity.
• Drives to family homes and delivers home-based activities and curriculum that enhance social/emotional, physical and intellectual development while delivering education and support.
• Providing transportation when necessary (i.e. medical appointments) and with Coordinator approval.
• Makes referrals to other community resources as appropriate.
• Acts as advocate or liaison between families and other community agencies.
• Prepares for and plans for individual home visits using approved evidence based curriculum.
• Meets with Coordinator weekly per HFA standard.
• Attends Team Meetings.
• Works with Coordinator and HFA Team members to prepare for and complete accreditation activities and documentation.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in human services or education field, as well as some specialized training in child development or in parent education (i.e. Parents as Teachers certification)
• Experience in early childhood, education, child development, social work or other related social science
• Ability to support HFA mission and follow policies and procedures
• Ability to work in client homes in a variety of conditions
Proposed Salary
Beginning annual salary of $30,750 with full college benefits. ASU Mid-South offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement; health, life, dental, and disability insurance; a flex benefits plan; and Arkansas State University System tuition waivers for both the employee and qualifying dependents.
Mandated Reporter
All HFA employees are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. Failure to properly report to DCFS and the Coordinator can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
Required Application Materials
A letter of application, specifying the position of interest; a completed ASU Mid-South application for employment, including contact information for three professional references; a resume or curriculum vitae; and copies of all college transcripts from a regionally-accredited college and/or university, along with any professional certifications relevant to the position of interest. Documents should be sent to Jackie Leech, Director of Human Resources, ASU Mid-South, 2000 West Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301. Fax – 870-733-6719. Email – jleech@asumidsouth.edu
ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers
Start Date: This position will start May 1. Materials will be collected and reviewed with an anticipated start date of May 1.
