Home Visitor - North Sac (Spanish Proficiency)

Sacramento Children's Home; North Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,265 - 34,026; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sacramento Children's Home is seeking a Home Visitor to work full‑time in North Sacramento, CA. You will conduct family assessments, develop nurturing plans, and provide in‑home support to at‑risk families with children 0–17.

You’ll collaborate with a multi‑resource team, document progress, and connect families to community services while promoting healthy parenting practices. Valid driver’s license required and 21+ years old.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth strengths, risks, and needs analysis of all family members referred to the program.
• Develop and implement a Family Nurturing Plan in collaboration with the team.
• Provide home visitation services to families with children aged 0–17.
• Assist families in problem‑solving and coping skills.
• Promote positive parenting skills and age-appropriate activities for children.
• Document progress notes and maintain case files.
• Utilize community resources to meet family goals and advocate for families.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Boundaries

Cultural sensitivity

Spanish language

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA in Early Childhood Education / Human Development

Tools

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Location: North Sacramento – Sacramento, CA 95815

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.97 - $24.70 per hour, to start

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Overview

Home Visitor’s work with a multi‑resource team to provide home and community based support services to families identified at risk for child abuse and neglect.

Duties

(65%) Home Visitation

• Conduct in‑depth strengths, risks, and needs analysis of all members of the family referred to the program.
• Work with the team, under the direction of the Team Leader, to develop and implement an appropriate family nurturing plan for each participant to meet his/ her needs/goals.
• Provide home visitation services to families with children 0‑17 commensurate with families’ needs and program policies.
• Assist families to engage in appropriate problem‑solving and coping skills.
• Promote appropriate parenting and disciplinary skills with parents. Provide positive role modeling through appropriate verbal redirection of children.
• Provide parents with age‑appropriate developmental activities and expectations for their children.
• Staff all critical incidents with a supervisor in a timely manner to ensure safety in compliance with program policies.
• Assist family members to better understand their responsibility for the health and well‑being of themselves and their children.
• Utilize community resources to help families meet the goals of their family nurturing plan, referring families to appropriate community resources as needed.
• Advocate for families, children with Health Care Providers, Dept. Human Health Assistance and Schools.
• Follow curriculum‑based materials to educate families.

(20%) Paperwork

• Write and maintain accurate family case files, including but not limited to correspondence, screenings, checklists, referrals, etc.
• Record all communication with families in case files.
• Write progress notes in a timely manner.
• Complete a Family Nurturing Plan with each family.
• Complete assessments and review results with each family.
• Prepare Critical incident and Suspected Child Abuse reports as necessary.
• Prepare forms required for multi‑resource team meeting presentations on all families.
• Follow up with referrals to community‑based resources.
• Complete MAA and Time and Effort documentation in the required timelines.

(15%) Meetings and Other Duties

• Prepare for and actively participate in staff meetings, multi‑resource team meetings, training, case review, etc. as required.
• Prepare for and participate in weekly supervision as scheduled by the Team Leader.
• Research additional resources and services for families.
• Provide additional support to the Family Resource Center as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development or a similar field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish is preferred.
• Driving is an essential function; a valid driver’s license, minimum insurance coverage, and provision of a personal vehicle are required. Must be at least 21 years old.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with families.
• Knowledge of child abuse issues.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior.
• Knowledge of family dynamics.
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues.Knowledge of local cultures.
• Skill to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Good organizational skills.
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Outlook.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability plans.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.