Job description

Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.00 an hour

Who We Are:
Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia. Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our mission to eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self-sufficiency.
What We Are Looking For:
The Family Support Worker (FSW) provides home visitation services to pregnant and parenting families with children ages 0-5 who demonstrate an increased risk of child abuse and neglect. The goal of home visitation is to promote positive parent-child interaction, support healthy childhood growth and development, and enhance family functioning. Home visits involve planned focused interventions and delivery of the evidence based Growing Great Kids curriculum. The FSW utilizes a strength based and family centered perspective to build rapport and empower families to meet their goals. This is achieved by decreasing risk and increasing protective factors such as knowledge of child health and development, nurturing skills, confidence problem solving and support networks. Also, the FSW provides case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and linkage to wraparound services as needed, working collaboratively with other community agencies. The FSW may remain as a resource to families for up to five years.
What You Will Do:

• Provide home visitation services to at-risk families according to Healthy Families America standards.
• Participate in weekly supervisory sessions
• Attend trainings as required by Health Families America and attend regular program and agency meetings.
• Complete all home visit documentation, measurement tools and outcome reporting in a professional, objective, and timely manner.
• Develop and manage Individualized Family Service Plans with each family.
• Teach families child development and parenting skills using the Growing Great Kids curriculum.
• Teach problem solving and appropriate coping skills to enhance family functioning.
• Monitor and coordinate compliance with medical and immunization needs of the child.
• Collaborate with and have basic knowledge of all Agency programs, referring to wraparound services as needed.
• Assist families with accessing needed community resources and act as advocate and liaison between families and other community agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Assist with planning family education, socialization, and support groups.
• Record pertinent information related to family observations, actions, and health behaviors. Document activities and interventions in a complete concise manner no later than 48 hours after home visit or family contact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Are Seeking:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, family sciences or human services field preferred.
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience working with families with young children.
• Experience in home visitation, childcare, and/or human services field.
• Experience in teaching child development and parenting skills.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete all required background checks.

What We Offer:

• Bi-weekly Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• 401K Plan Matching up to 6%

Tri County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer – We do not discriminate against individuals based on race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace_ - _The unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

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