Home Visitor - (HV)

About the Opportunity

What we do today affects generations to come…Peanut Butter and Jelly Family Services, Inc. (PB & J) is a non-profit organization that has been serving New Mexico Families for fifty years. Our programming empowers and assists families in creating and implementing frameworks that lead to improved parent-child relationships, positive parenting practices, optimal child development, family safety, and increased knowledge of and access to community programs and services. Our Mission is to help at-risk children grow and develop to their full potential in nurturing families within a supportive community.

 Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Program Director and Program Manager,

·        Supports prenatal/parental involvement in child’s development by using a therapeutic home based curriculum (nurture parenting and partners for healthy baby). Services are conducted in the community including client homes and facility settings.

·        By providing an environmental assessment and intervention to improve individual and family interactions.

·        Increase parental knowledge and reduce the risk of child abuse/neglect.

·        Works collaboratively with clients including family members and caretakers, the PB&J treatment team, and other community providers.

·        Provides case management in accordance with family needs and contributes to overall program goals.

·        By maintaining extensive documentation and record keeping through progress notes.

·        FIS will demonstrate extensive organizational skills by managing their own schedule and tracking billing hours.

 Why You’re Right for this Job

You’re interested in making a positive impact for families.

You want to be a part of a team supporting families living in New Mexico.

You’re drawn to our mission.

You’re motivated by an internal desire to create positive change.

 Please see the link below for more information regarding our organization and the program.

https://www.pbjfamilyservices.org/

 Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

 Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in education, social services, human services or other related field. Bilingual preferred.

 Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Clear Criminal Records Clearance – required
• Development Specialist Certification – required within 6 months of hire
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification – required
• Defensive Driver Certificate – required if operating a PB&J vehicle
• Current Automobile Liability Insurance – required if transporting clients in personal vehicle

·        Valid NM Driver’s license– required if transporting clients in personal vehicle

 Skills

·        Cultural competence

·        Constructive interpersonal communication skills

·        Ability to judge personal safety and respond accordingly

·        Dependability

·        Understand and demonstrate agency Confidentiality and HIPAA privacy practices

·        Client Advocacy 

 Abilities

·        Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

·        Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in verbal and written formats.

·        Ability to speak directly with others and engage in problem-resolution.

·        Ability to identify and solve practical problems and address a variety of concrete variables in situations that may be complex.

·        Ability to observe behavior and appropriately intervene in situations posing a threat to children.

·        Ability to work independently and lead/participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental, Health and Vision insurance

AFLAC/Voluntary Life insurance

Legal Shield

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

403(b) retirement

Flexible schedule

Vacation and Sick leave

14 holidays