FCW Specialist/Home Visits (Part-Time)

Latino-Center-of-the-Midlands-1; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Latino Center of the Midlands in Omaha, NE, is seeking a part-time FCW Specialist - Home Visits to support the Cultivate Wellness program. The role involves scheduled home visits, gardening and wellness education, documenting engagement, and connecting families with community resources.

The position is temporary, 15–20 hours per week during the season (late April through August, with potential extension). Pay is $22.00 per hour, with no employer-sponsored benefits for this temporary role.

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate home visits and manage an assigned caseload of Cultivate Wellness households.
• Contact families to schedule, confirm, and reschedule visits with FCW Coordinator.
• Conduct routine home visits using approved lesson plans and materials.
• Provide participants with timely program information and communicate schedule changes and events.
• Develop respectful relationships with participating households to support engagement.
• Identify participant questions or barriers and communicate needs to FCW Coordinator.
• Conduct initial visits and visits involving sensitive concerns with FCW Coordinator/Manager.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow safety and documentation procedures.
• Provide basic gardening and wellness education and demonstrations to participants.
• Deliver program resources and encourage use of culturally relevant produce in meals.
• Document attendance, activities, questions, referrals, and feedback in approved systems.
• Administer pre- and post-program surveys and ensure timely documentation.
• Maintain accurate records for assigned households and submit by deadlines.
• Protect participant information and follow confidentiality and data-security requirements.

Job description

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FCW Specialist/Home Visits (Part-Time)

Omaha, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1019

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Mission

The mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands is cultivating generations of engaged, thriving Latinos.

Position Summary

The Family and Community Well-Being (FCW) Specialist - Home Visits supports the implementation of the Cultivate Wellness program by conducting scheduled home visits, providing approved gardening and wellness education, documenting participant engagement, and connecting households with appropriate community resources.

Cultivate Wellness is a free, at-home gardening and health program that empowers families to grow fresh, culturally relevant produce while increasing access to affordable, healthy food. Through hands-on gardening education and regular home visits, staff support participating households with garden development, health education, service referrals, and personalized guidance that promotes healthier lifestyles and long-term well-being.

The Specialist works directly with an assigned group of households and serves as a consistent point of contact throughout the growing season. The position follows established lesson plans, visit schedules, safety procedures, and documentation requirements while communicating participant questions, concerns, and follow-up needs to the FCW Coordinator or Manager.

This is a temporary, part-time seasonal position requiring approximately 15-20 hours per week during the Cultivate Wellness program season, generally from late April through August, with the possibility of continued employment through September based on program needs and available funding.

Employment Classification, Schedule, and Benefits

Employment Status: Temporary, part-time, seasonal, non-exempt (hourly).

Expected Schedule: Approximately 15-20 hours per week. Actual hours may vary based on participant schedules, program activities, weather, staffing, and operational needs.

Employment Period: Generally late April through August. Employment may be extended through September to support post-program surveys, participant follow-up, evaluation, and other program activities, depending on program needs and available funding.

Benefits Eligibility: This temporary position is not eligible for LCM's employer-sponsored medical, dental, or vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), or other benefits reserved for eligible regular employees, except as required by applicable law or governing benefit-plan terms.

Compensation: Employees will be paid for all hours worked in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime when applicable.

Temporary Employment: Employment is limited to the seasonal assignment and does not guarantee continued employment, renewal, conversion to a regular position, or a minimum number of weekly hours.

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting family health, community well-being, and equitable access to healthy food and trusted resources.

Builds respectful, culturally responsive relationships with Latino and immigrant families while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Communicates clearly and patiently in both Spanish and English and adapts education to participants' experience, goals, and learning needs.

Follows schedules, lesson plans, checklists, safety procedures, and documentation requirements consistently and accurately.

Demonstrates reliability, initiative, sound judgment, and willingness to ask for guidance when participant needs fall outside the scope of the position.

Is comfortable conducting home visits, traveling between participating households, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Home Visit Coordination and Participant Support

Manage an assigned caseload of Cultivate Wellness households based on program needs, household locations, and travel distances.

Contact assigned families to schedule, confirm, and, when necessary, reschedule home visits in coordination with the FCW Coordinator.

Conduct routine home visits using approved lesson plans, checklists, educational materials, and program procedures.

Provide participants with timely and accurate program information and communicate schedule changes, workshops, events, and other opportunities.

Develop consistent, respectful relationships with participating households to support engagement and continuity throughout the season.

Identify participant questions, barriers, and follow-up needs and communicate them promptly to the FCW Coordinator.

Conduct initial visits and visits involving sensitive or complex concerns with the FCW Coordinator or FCW Manager, as directed.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow established home-visit safety and communication procedures.

Gardening and Wellness Education

Provide basic gardening education and demonstrations related to planting, watering, soil care, staking, pest management, harvesting, and seasonal garden maintenance.

Observe garden progress and help families address routine gardening questions using approved program guidance and resources.

Deliver approved wellness education activities in the intended sequence and avoid combining multiple lessons into one visit unless directed by the FCW Manager.

Deliver plants, tools, supplies, educational materials, and other approved program resources to participating households.

Encourage family participation, goal setting, and the use of culturally relevant produce in healthy meals.

Connect households with appropriate community resources that address identified needs.

Provide approved educational information without offering medical advice or services outside the position's training and responsibilities.

Data and Documentation

Document attendance, home-visit activities, educational topics, participant questions, referrals, and follow-up needs accurately and promptly in Apricot or other approved systems.

Administer approved pre- and post-program surveys, assessments, and participant feedback tools according to established program procedures.

Maintain accurate and current records for assigned households and submit required documentation by established deadlines.

Collect participant reflections, testimonials, and program observations when requested to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.

Protect participant information and follow all confidentiality, recordkeeping, and data-security requirements.

Safety, Communication, and Professional Conduct

Follow LCM policies related to home-visit safety, confidentiality, professional boundaries, mandatory reporting when applicable, and incident reporting.

Notify the FCW Manager promptly of health, safety, housing, or social-service concerns that require professional follow-up.

Communicate schedule disruptions, missed visits, participant concerns, and urgent needs to the FCW Coordinator in a timely manner.

Follow established safety procedures when entering participant homes, working outdoors, transporting supplies, and traveling between locations.

Use LCM identification, phones, supplies, and other program resources responsibly and return all assigned property at the conclusion of employment.

Represent LCM professionally in participant homes, at community locations, and in all written, telephone, and electronic communications.

Program and Team Support

Participate in required orientation, training, team meetings, and case-review meetings.

Coordinate with the FCW Coordinator and other program staff to support consistent service delivery and timely participant follow-up.

Assist with Cultivate Wellness workshops, garden builds, plant and supply distribution, outreach, and seasonal events as assigned.

Share participant feedback and field observations that may improve program materials, scheduling, education, or services.

Assist with post-program surveys, documentation, participant follow-up, and seasonal program closeout activities as assigned.

Other

Complete approved local travel between participant homes, LCM sites, and community locations.

Accurately record and submit all hours worked in accordance with LCM timekeeping procedures.

Support special projects and perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the FCW Coordinator or FCW Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position successfully.

Reliability and Accountability - Maintains an assigned schedule, arrives prepared and on time, follows through on commitments, and communicates promptly when circumstances change.

Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Communicates professionally and respectfully with participants, co-workers, and community members and builds positive relationships across diverse backgrounds.

Cultural Responsiveness - Demonstrates respect for participants’ cultures, languages, experiences, priorities, and household circumstances.

Planning and Organization - Organizes visits, routes, materials, and documentation; manages time effectively; and meets established deadlines.

Data Entry and Recordkeeping - Uses LCM data systems and enters visit and participant information accurately, promptly, and consistently.

Technology Proficiency - Uses email, calendars, mobile phones, virtual meeting platforms, and common Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools to support program communication and documentation.

Judgment and Problem-Solving - Responds calmly and resourcefully to routine concerns, recognizes the limits of the role, and seeks guidance or escalates concerns appropriately.

Adaptability - Adjusts to changing schedules, weather, participant needs, and program priorities while maintaining service quality and professionalism.

Qualifications

Successful completion of the Siembra Salud internship, prior Cultivate Wellness experience, or comparable LCM or community-based program experience preferred.

Experience working directly with families or supporting community-based health, wellness, gardening, education, or social-service programs preferred.

Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, respect for participants, and ability to work independently within established procedures.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required.

Ability to complete required documentation accurately and promptly.

Ability to work approximately 15-20 hours per week during the primary program season, generally from late April through August, with the possibility of continued work through September to complete post-surveys and program follow-up.

Availability for weekday morning and afternoon home visits and occasional Friday or Saturday workshops or program activities, as assigned.

Successful completion of required background checks, orientation, and LCM training.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required. First Aid/CPR/AED certification may be required and may be obtained through the employer after hiring. No other certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for various tasks, reach with hands and arms, and engage in activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or gardening at ground or raised-bed level. The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move plants, soil, tools, or program supplies weighing up to 25 pounds and, on occasion, up to 40 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position requires frequent local travel to participant homes and occasional travel to LCM offices, gardens, community sites, and partner locations. Home visits and gardening activities may involve outdoor work in heat, humidity, wind, rain, and other varying weather conditions, as well as exposure to soil, plants, insects, and uneven surfaces. The employee may occasionally work evenings or weekends to support home visits, workshops, garden builds, or community events. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The Latino Center of the Midlands acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. LCM believes in creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences and is committed to equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all organizational levels and throughout all programs.