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Vital Access Care Foundation

Family Support Specialist, Home Visitation

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$44,834 / year median in California

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Family Support Specialist, Home Visitation Vital Access Care Foundation Fountain Valley, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $26 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Bilingual Teamwork Vietnamese Driver's License Bachelor's degree Data management Driving Working with families
Human Services Social Work Full Job Description Job Title :
Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor Organization :
Vital Access Care Foundation (VACF)
Location :
Fountain Valley, California Employment Type :
Full-time, In-person Reports to: Program Director, Family Support Services/Home Visitation VACF is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual, with strong communication and social skills to help the underserved population in Orange County and build a stronger and healthier community. This will be accomplished through our whole person approach alongside our various robust programs related to health and wellness, education, mental health and community building. VACF is committed to diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Position Overview:
VACF with Every Family Home Visiting Collaborative (EFHVC) is expanding the reach of home visiting programs in Orange County to underserved ethnic populations and to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The Healthy Families America (HFA) model provides parental guidance and coaching in the home of the participant and includes services such as pre- and post-natal care assessment, developmental screenings, post-partum depression screening, and child development. The primary function of the FSS/Home Visitor is to serve the families by providing home visits for parenting, developmental assessments, home safety, and case management services.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically competent home visits Provide parenting and health education Assist families in identifying/accessing appropriate community resources Ensure program deliverables are met; maintain and complete accurate reports and documentation in a timely manner Perform other duties as required
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in early childhood, child development, human services, social work, psychology or a related field with one year experience as a community worker Experience working with or providing services to children and families Knowledge of infant and child development Demonstrate ability to be culturally responsive to the families served; Bilingual ability required Trained in the HFA model, preferred Valid CA Driver's License, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and valid car insurance Must pass criminal background check Utilize computers and Microsoft applications for efficient data management and reporting
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
Vietnamese (Required)
License/Certification:
DL (Required)
Work Location:
In person