Home Visitation Specialist

Panhandle Public Health District

Hemingford, United States
$19.46 - $25.46 doe ph
Hybrid (office and home visits)
Healthy families america model
Growing great kids curriculum
Circle of security
The Panhandle Public Health District is seeking a Home Visitation Specialist to support families through evidence-based home visitation practices. The role requires assessing clients for eligibility and providing long-term support, with a focus on child development and community health improvement

Job Summary

  • The Home Visitation Specialist is responsible for assessment of potential clients for eligibility in the program and developing and maintaining regular and long-term contact and support with families through home visitation.
  • Provide family-centered, strength-based coaching directed at establishing a trusting relationship; assist parents in optimizing the home environment; assist family in identifying and improving family support systems; increase parents independent problem solving and child advocacy skills.
  • Contribute to the work environment within PPHD with an emphasis on professional growth, teamwork and productivity.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Panhandle Public Health District is seeking a Home Visitation Specialist to support families through evidence-based home visitation practices. The role requires assessing clients for eligibility and providing long-term support, with a focus on child development and community health improvement.

Salary

$19.46 - $25.46 DOE

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Healthy Families America model
  • Growing Great Kids curriculum
  • Circle of Security
  • family-centered, strength-based coaching
  • assess normal growth and development
  • screen parents for depression, violence
  • accurate data base records

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with partners
  • commitment to Community Health Improvement
  • dedication to evidence-based practices
  • professional growth, teamwork
  • culturally sensitive and appropriate
  • advocating for nurturing, nonviolent discipline

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma with bachelors preferred
  • Experience in working with children and families
  • Ability to establish trusting relationships
  • Acceptance of individual differences
  • Experience with culturally diverse populations
  • Knowledge of infant and child development
  • Open to reflective practice
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Work Rights

Not specified

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