Home Visitor

High Point & SEMCOA

Brockton (MA)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Long & short-term disability

403b - Retirement

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Paid family leave

Job summary

The Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy (SEMCOA) invites applications for a Full-Time Home Visitor in Brockton, MA. This role supports the Healthy Families Massachusetts program with home visits, parent coaching, and community referrals.

Responsibilities include family assessments, curriculum planning, and collaboration with staff. The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and eligibility for remote/hybrid work where applicable.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations.
Experience in home visiting, curriculum planning and/or group facilitations.

Responsibilities

Complete Healthy Families Massachusetts orientation and trainings.
Provide consistent, strength-based home visits based on participant needs.
Complete assessments to ensure appropriate service delivery.
Assist in developing Family Service Plans and monitor progress.
Plan curricula based on participant needs and interests.
Make community referrals and maintain follow-up contacts.
Maintain written/electronic records per policies.
Assist in groups and social events for participants.
Attend supervision and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Associate degree in human services

High school diploma or equivalent

Work with children and families

Culturally diverse populations

Curriculum planning

Group facilitation

Independent and collaborative work

Trauma informed care

Confidentiality and ethics

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy (SEMCOA) - Healthy Families Program - Brockton, MA
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), associate's degree preferred
Pay Range: starting at $20-$22/hr depending on experience and education
Status: Full Time; including some evenings & weekends
Shift: Non-traditional business hours; Remote work/hybrid eligible

About Us

The Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy (SEMCOA) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance family shelters that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs. Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro-Taunton Healthy Families programs.

Healthy Families Massachusetts (HFM) is a statewide, voluntary home-based family support and coaching program for first-time young parents funded by the Children’s Trust. This voluntary, home-based family support program is for first time young parents age 24 and younger and helps to create a stable and nurturing environment for the child, providing support during pregnancy and the child’s first three years of life. Home visitors teach parents about infant care, promote nurturing and attachment, practice effective parenting skills, and ensure parents have a solid understanding of healthy child development. Group services are offered to promote social connectedness. The program also assists parents on achieving personal goals related to education, employment, and the health/wellness of the family. In addition, resources and referrals are provided as appropriate.

Home Visitor Requirements

Must present as courteous and professional at all times
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
Ability to organize and prioritize a demanding work load while adhering to project timelines
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use Children’s Trust’s electronic participant record system and HPAO systems and applications
Knowledge of infant, child and adolescent development, parent/child attachment, and maternal-infant health
Knowledge of area community resources
Must have the ability to work independently and with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
Ability to understand and implement Trauma Informed Care
Maintains appropriate boundaries and adheres to code of ethics
Comply with federal and state regulations concerning confidentiality
Understand and adhere to all applicable policies and procedures of HPAO
Complete TB screening requirements
Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
CPR and First Aid Certification
Reliable transportation, satisfactory driving record, and a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License for a minimum of three years
Satisfactory response to a CORI & SORI

Home Visitor Duties & Responsibilities

Successfully complete all Healthy Families Massachusetts required orientation and trainings
Completion of ongoing training as appropriate for professional growth and skill development
Practice and promote the mission of HFM and SEMCOA
Provide consistent, strength-based home visits based on participant needs and service level match
Complete all required assessments to ensure appropriate service delivery
Assist in the development of the Family Service Plan and monitor goal progress and achievement
Plan curriculum according to participant needs, goals, and identified interest
Make community referrals when appropriate and maintain contact for follow up
Maintain all written/electronic records according to HFM policies
Assists in the development and facilitation of groups and social events for participants
Actively attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Function Manager/Coordinator/Supervisor

Home Visitor Qualifications

Associate’s degree in human services or related field preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with or providing services to children and families/participants
Experience with and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations among program’s target population
Experience in home visiting, curriculum planning and/or group facilitations

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