Family Home Visitor

Company: Family Centers
Location: Stamford
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Program Overview: The Nurturing Families Network (NFN) helps first-time parents manage the challenges of parenthood by providing a system of continuous care designed to promote positive parenting through telephone support, parenting groups as well as home visiting for eligible parents. NFN staff work in partnership with parents to enhance their strengths, provide education and create community connections. Participation in the program is free and voluntary for all families. The Role: Family Centers seeks an experienced Spanish-speaking professional to facilitate need-based parent education and support program for first or second time parents living in Stamford/Greenwich areas. The incumbent will work with a caseload that includes scheduled weekly, biweekly or monthly visits and collaborate with primary care providers and community services. --Qualifications and Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or Human Services field Prior experience working with vulnerable children and families of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds Bilingual (Spanish/English) Basic computer skills and willingness to learn and use electronic health record--------Driver's license, access to car and auto insurance Performance Requirements: Ability to be creative, innovative and resourceful Ability to juggle multiple priorities Demonstrated detail orientation with ability to maintain accurate records of client outreach. --Rewards:Salary commensurate with experience. A suite of benefits including paid time off, medical, vision, dental, FSA/dependent care/HSA benefits, and retirement savings plan. The opportunity to work for an employer consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Connecticut. The opportunity to receive continuing education and training in health care billing. A well-funded and managed philanthropic organization driven not by the bottom line, but by helping its clients.Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering education, health and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. More than 200 professionals and over 1,200 volunteers collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Family Centers is an EOE and offers a competitive salary, training, and generous benefits package to eligible staff.

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