Hippy Home Visitor

Wellness Pointe; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Pointe is seeking a paraprofessional to deliver one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents in homes or community settings. The role involves providing weekly HIPPY activity packets, forming community linkages, and acting as a role model for families and children.

Responsibilities include weekly curriculum delivery with a practice child, participation in group meetings, in-service trainings, and timely submission of forms.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with children and families.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Texas driver’s license may be required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident status.
• Access to transportation to travel to homes and community sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents in homes or community settings.
• Provide weekly HIPPY activity packets to families.
• Develop and maintain links with community resources and contacts.
• Attend weekly in-service trainings and staff development activities.
• Keep the HIPPY Manager informed of child/family progress and issues.
• Complete required forms and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating group meetings and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the coordinator.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

This is a paraprofessional position with responsibility for providing one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents, in their homes or in a community-based setting (for group meetings) and will supply the parent with weekly HIPPY activity packets. The position provides a broad range of services including developing and maintaining formal relationships within the community; develops and maintain linkages with various community resources; and to be a role model and advocate for families and children.

• Executing the curriculum with his or her own child or \"practice\" child daily.


• Meeting, and role playing the curriculum, with assigned families each week.


• Participation in the planning and orchestration of group meetings, which includes role playing the curriculum and the provision of an enrichment activity.


• Participation in weekly in-service training and other staff development activities.


• Keeping the HIPPY Manager abreast of child/family progress and familial issues and concerns as they arise.


• Timely completion and submission of required forms and other documentation as required by the coordinator and/or HIPPY USA.


• Participation in all sponsored HIPPY activities (e.g., field trips, graduations, awards ceremonies, etc.)


• Assisting the coordinator in maintaining an efficient record keeping system for participating families.


• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate and a minimum of one year experience with children and families.


• Eligible for participation in the HIPPY program


• A parent of a three, or four year old child or access to a \"practice\" child of the appropriate age (a child with whom the home visitor daily executes the HIPPY curriculum)


• A resident of the Gregg or Harrison County.


• Access to reliable transportation.


• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.


• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.


• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute.


• U.S. Citizen or permanent residence card required.


• Clear Federal background/fingerprinting check.

Additional information

• Good organizational skills and the ability to be task-oriented


• Good (functional) oral and written communication skills, including good reading skills


• Ability to adhere to schedules and specific timetables


• Demonstrated potential leadership abilities


• Demonstrated emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs and interests of the targeted community


• Aptitude to complete paperwork and reports


• Excellent inter-personal skills, to include intangible qualities (e.g., friendliness, openness, non-judgmental attitude, enthusiasm, etc.)


• Ability to serve as a role model (positive attitude, professional dress, demeanor and behavior)


• Excellent documentation skills, attention to detail, and coordination of activities.


• Able to schedule work activities according to priority.


• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.


• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity, 'Veteran Friendly' Employer.