Home Visitor Grant - Community Outreach - St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental and FMLA leave

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development and continued

Education support

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is recruiting for Early Head Start Home Visitation roles to support expectant moms and families with young children. The program promotes nurturing parent-child relationships, healthy growth, and strong family functioning.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in social work or early childhood development, with the possibility to pursue a CDA within six months for those lacking infant/toddler coursework. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in social work or early childhood development or related field is required.
• Applicants lacking coursework in infant/toddler may be hired if willing to obtain a CDA within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provides culturally sensitive home visitation services for families that promote positive parent-child interaction, child developmental skills, and healthy and safety practices through curriculum and other educational materials.
• Links families to medical providers and community resources to support health and development.
• Administers developmental assessments and screenings to monitor progress and maintain timelines.
• Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and goals.
• Maintains accurate electronic case files and program records.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate's Degree in social work or early childhood development or related field

Job description

Provides Early Head Start Home Visitation services to families with young children that cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships, promote healthy childhood growth and development, and enhance family functioning by reducing risk and building protective factors. Candidates must possess a minimum of an Associate's Degree in social work or early childhood development or a related degree and equivalent coursework (i.e., at least four courses with infant/toddler content). Individuals who lack coursework and/or experience specifically in infant/toddler may be able to be hired if they agree to obtain a CDA or appropriate coursework per our funder within their first six months of being hired.

Summary

• Provides Early Head Start Home Visitation services to expectant moms and families with young children that cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships, promote healthy childhood growth and development,
• and enhance family functioning by reducing risk and building protective factors.

Functions

• Provides culturally sensitive home visitation services for families that promote positive parent-child interaction, child developmental skills, and healthy and safety practices through the use of curriculum and other educational
• materials in accordance with best practices model standards. Provides information, referrals, and linkages to available community resources. Links families to a medical provider to assure optimal health and development.
• Administers developmental assessment tools and screenings to monitor progress of child health and development and parent-child interaction skills in accordance with timelines
• Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and to meet stated goals.
• Maintains accurate and complete electronic, case files, and program records in accordance with timelines.
• Facilitates relationships and coordinates service with program collaboration partners and other community agencies.
• Participates in supervision on a regular basis and participates in required trainings.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must possess a minimum of a Associate's Degree in social work or early childhood development or a related degree and equivalent coursework (i.e., at least four courses with infant/toddler content). Individuals who
• lack coursework and/or experience specifically in infant/toddler may be able to be hired if they agree to obtain a CDA or appropriate coursework per our funder within their first six months of being hired.

Preferred

• Two years of recent early childhood experience and experience working in the community preferably with an emphasis on home visiting and the collaborative community service systems An ability to write effectively and speak clearly.
• The ability to work well with and relate effectively with co-workers, staff, or other service providers, children, adolescents, and community groups.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well‑being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.