Home Visitor

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Home Visitor to support families in their community, focusing on early childhood health and development. You will partner with parents to provide advocacy, support and coordinated services using trauma-informed care and a curriculum-based approach.

The role emphasizes full training on the Parents as Teachers program and delivering home visits with fidelity to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• AA degree in a related field with two years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years' experience with low-income families with children birth through five in homes.
• Bilingual preferred (Karen, Hmong, Somali, or Spanish).
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (spoken and written).
• Valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of case management and client advocacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to support health and development of young children.
• Collaborate with parents/caregivers to provide support, advocacy and service coordination.
• Deliver the Parents as Teachers program in full fidelity.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Trauma-informed approach

Advocacy

Cultural competency

Education

AA degree in Early Childhood Education / Social Work / Education / Human Services

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Job Summary:

The Home Visitor position conducts visits within a family's community, focusing on optimizing the health and development of young children. This position works with parents and caregivers to provide support, advocacy, and service coordination using trauma informed and curriculum-based approaches. Outcomes will foster self-sufficiency, prenatal care, positive parenting and family dynamics, health and wellness, family safety and child development. The Home Visitor is responsible for completing full training on the evidence-based Parents as Teachers program and implementing the home visits in full fidelity.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Education, Human Services, or related field and two years of experience working with children and/or families in diverse communities.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with low-income families with children ages birth through five in their homes.
• Bilingual preferred (Karen, Hmong, Somali, or Spanish).
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work well with families of young children challenged by economic and personal problems from socially diverse backgrounds and with other professionals.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing with a variety of people.
• Maintain a valid driver's license, current car insurance, and use of personal vehicle for agency business.
• Knowledge of experience in case management and client advocacy preferred.

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