CalWORKs Home Visiting Program Director

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Program Director for their Home Visiting Program in London. This role focuses on improving health outcomes for underserved families through effective home visiting services. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree and relevant experience, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. Responsibilities include managing site operations, supervising staff, and engaging with the community. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

12 days of vacation per year

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s with 3+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• At least five years of experience working with families and community outreach.
• Experience managing diverse staff and in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations including planning and budgeting.
• Provide weekly supervision and support to staff for professional development.
• Attend community events and collaborate with partners for outreach.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Culturally sensitive

Self-motivated

Education

Master's degree in public health or human services

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Visit Tracker

Bridges Connect

Job description

Position Title: Abrazar Inc. CalWORKs Home Visiting Program Director

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt

Benefits

• Pay: $36.00 – $40.00 per hour
• Time Off:
  • Vacation: 12 days per year (accrued monthly after 3 months)
  • Health Leave: Up to 56 hours annually (available after 3 months)
  • Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year (eligible after 3 months)
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

Position Summary

Abrazar Inc., in collaboration with other OC agencies under First 5 OC, is expanding home visiting services in Orange County to underserved populations to improve maternal, paternal, and child health outcomes. This will be achieved using the Parents as Teachers model or a combination of the Healthy Families America (HFA) model with the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum. The Home Visitor partners with parents to provide guidance and coaching at home, including assessments, screenings, and education on child development. The program also supports families in connecting with community resources.

The Program Director manages daily site operations, including planning, budgeting, staffing, training, quality assurance, and evaluation. They collaborate with community and state partners, handle public relations, and maintain positive relationships with early childhood providers. The Director acts as a liaison, monitors contracts, and oversees program development. They lead the team, conduct meetings, and provide support and crisis management. The team includes 5 PAT Parent Educators and 2 HFA Family Support Specialists.

Position Responsibilities

• Reflective Supervision: Provides weekly supervision to staff, supporting their professional development and maintaining program integrity. HFA requires monthly supervision with the Program Manager; PAT requires 2 hours monthly for home visitors.
• Networking & Outreach: Attends community events, resource fairs, and collaborates with partners. Co-leads the Community Advisory Board. Caseloads range from 12-15 families for HFA and 18 families for PAT.
• Data & Program Quality Review: Utilizes platforms like Teams, Outlook, Visit Tracker, Bridges Connect, and OC Children’s Registry to maintain documentation, referrals, and assessments. Prepares monthly reports for First5 OC.
• Schedule: Standard hours are M-F 8AM-4:30PM in-office. Some evening or Saturday events may be required. Remote work is not an option due to federal funding.

Travel: Reliable vehicle required for travel to meetings and outreach. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, human services, or related fields, or bachelor’s with 3+ years relevant experience, or comparable HFA experience.
• At least five years of experience working with families and community outreach.
• Experience managing diverse staff with humility and in quality assurance and improvement.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated, adaptable, culturally sensitive, and experienced in working with institutions.

Required:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (testing required).
• Organizational and communication skills, knowledge of child development, valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Must verify employment eligibility, obtain CPR/First Aid, and complete TB test, background, and drug screening.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform physical tasks, including occasional lifting over 50 pounds.
• Effective communication, mobility, and reasoning skills required for daily tasks and driving.

This description reflects essential functions and may change. Abrazar values organizational diversity and cultural competence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.