Healthy Families Home Visitor

About Us: Loup Basin Public Health Department (LBPHD) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Home Visitor (Family Support Specialist). As a crucial member of our organization, you will play a key role in assessing and supporting families through home visitation, following the Healthy Families America model and utilizing the Growing Great Kids curriculum.

Job Summary: The Home Visitor is responsible for assessing potential clients for program eligibility and maintaining regular, long-term contact and support with families through home visitation. This position involves implementing evidence-based home visitation practices, providing family-centered coaching, and working collaboratively with families to achieve their goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate prescribed home visits and maintain long-term contact/support with families, focusing on the family's home environment.
• Provide family-centered, strength-based coaching to establish trusting relationships and enhance parenting skills.
• Identify and refer families to supportive agencies, including healthcare appointments, when necessary.
• Assist families in setting and achieving goals, promoting independent problem-solving and child advocacy skills.
• Assess normal child growth and development, screen parents for depression, violence, and parenting skills.
• Keep accurate database records using the Family Wise data system.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and training related to job functions.
• Collaborate with families involved with the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Contribute to a positive work environment emphasizing professional growth, teamwork, and productivity.
• Participate in reflective supervision weekly with a supervisor.
• Travel throughout the district to meet families being served.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of participant/client information in accordance with LBPHD policies.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Empathetic with the ability to develop strong relationships with program participants.
• Skillful in establishing trusting relationships and accepting individual differences.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in computer usage and technology, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Open to reflective practice and continuous professional development.
  

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma; associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in working with or providing services to families and children.

Benefits:

Loup Basin Public Health Department offers updated competative compensation, comprehensive benefits package, 13 paid holidays, a wellness program, and an annual monetary allowance. See our full benefits summary here: https://www.lbphd.ne.gov/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/655524a3d5b36/Employee%20Benefits%20Summary.pdf  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through https://lbphd.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/26 . 

Loup Basin Public Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Position remains open until filled. 

If you are passionate about supporting families  and are ready to make a positive impact in our community, we encourage you to apply. Join us in promoting the health and well-being of families in the Loup Basin district.